Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in Tampa Bay, and what the Florida rules require before your first load.
Population growth across Pasco, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties driving nonstop residential dirt work.
Summer afternoon storms shut sites early June–September — plan for six-hour days, not ten.
Use these city planning estimates for an initial screen, then verify your quote with the state rate methodology and a measured job cycle.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $85–$115/hr | $210–$290 |
| Tandem-axle | $105–$145/hr | $270–$380 |
| Tri-axle | $130–$175/hr | $360–$490 |
| Quad / super dump | $145–$205/hr | $430–$590 |
See the full Florida rate guide and pricing methodology
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.
Numerous shell and sand pits inland along SR-52 and SR-60.
$7,000–$13,000 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in Tampa Bay require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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