What tandem, tri-axle, and quad dump trucks actually bill per hour, per load, and per ton across Virginia in 2026 — plus when to quote hourly instead of per load.
| Truck | Hourly | Per load | Per ton (10–25 mi haul) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-axle | $80–$145/hr | $200–$360 | $6–$12/ton |
| Tandem-axle | $100–$180/hr | $260–$470 | $7–$14/ton |
| Tri-axle | $120–$220/hr | $340–$610 | $7–$15/ton |
| Quad / super dump | $140–$250/hr | $410–$740 | $8–$16/ton |
Year-round in Hampton Roads and NoVA; western VA and Shenandoah get real winter delays Dec–Feb. Data center build-out in Loudoun runs 12 months a year.
Cycles under 45 minutes, sites with loader or paver wait time, and anything where the GC controls your pace. Always attach a two-hour minimum.
Long, predictable quarry-to-site runs over 90 minutes where you control the cycle. Convert the offer to an hourly figure first — if it lands under $100/hr, counter.
$5,200–$10,200/yr for a single tandem — NoVA runs 15–20% higher. Virginia issues overweight permits through VDOT; the NoVA (northern Virginia) market pulls DC-metro rates. Tri-axle is standard for aggregate; tandem for shorter GC runs.
Full Virginia startup guide →The course includes the rate-quote worksheet, cycle-time math, and the exact language for holding your number when a GC pushes back.