Local hourly rates, insurance costs, the general contractors and quarries actually buying hauling in DC Suburbs (MD), and what the Maryland rules require before your first load.
Federal and institutional construction, Purple Line transit work, and infill development.
Federal-adjacent sites often require background-checked drivers — clean records are worth real money here.
| Truck | Hourly | Typical per load |
|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $105–$140/hr | $260–$360 |
| Tandem-axle | $130–$180/hr | $340–$460 |
| Tri-axle | $160–$215/hr | $440–$610 |
| Quad / super dump | $180–$250/hr | $530–$730 |
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.
Aggregate Industries and Vulcan pits north of the Beltway.
$6,800–$12,500 per year for a single tandem with $1M primary liability, cargo, and physical damage. Most GCs in DC Suburbs (MD) require you to name them as additional insured before your first load.
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