Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Seattle–Tacoma, and what the Washington rules require before your first load.
Tech campus construction, transit expansion, and Port of Tacoma logistics work.
Downtown Seattle export-soil work runs at night — night differentials add 10–15% to your rate.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $105–$145/hr | $260–$360 |
| Tandem-axle | $130–$180/hr | $340–$470 |
| Tri-axle | $160–$220/hr | $440–$610 |
| Quad / super dump | $180–$250/hr | $530–$740 |
Per-load figures assume a 45–75 minute cycle. Use the cycle-time calculator to convert any per-load offer into a real hourly number before you accept it.
Miles Sand & Gravel and Cadman.
$7,000–$12,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Seattle–Tacoma require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
Estimate your premium →LLC, EIN, USDOT number, state motor carrier registration, and permits are all state-level in Washington.
Full Washington setup guide →The full course covers the LLC/USDOT/insurance sequence, the GC outreach scripts, and pricing math for every material moving in Seattle–Tacoma right now.
Enroll for $39