🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Los Angeles, California
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Construction aggregates, sand, gravel, crushed rock, asphalt mix, base rock, fill dirt
- Schedule: Monday–Saturday, early starts 5–7 AM
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: 6–10 loads per day
- Average haul distance: Short local cycles (10–50 miles)
- Primary freight lanes: Irwindale / Sun Valley / San Bernardino quarries to Downtown LA, Inglewood, Burbank, Long Beach job sites
- Load type consistency: High – consistent quarry-to-site material moves
- Peak dispatch hours: Early morning quarry runs
📋 Job Description
- Haul sand, gravel, crushed rock, asphalt materials, and construction fill between quarries and active job sites across the LA metro area
- Position truck accurately under load chutes at quarry scales and ensure proper axle weight distribution
- Deliver materials directly to construction sites, asphalt plants, and staging yards with tight maneuvering in active work zones
- Coordinate with site supervisors for dump placement and maintain safe operations around heavy equipment and personnel
- Complete multiple short-haul cycles daily while navigating LA traffic using dispatch GPS guidance
- Return empty to quarries for reloads with no typical backhauls
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Dump truck experience preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations
Physical
Physical readiness for construction site conditions and outdoor work
Endorsements
None required beyond CDL-A
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Western Star 49X dump trucks
- Trailer: 18–24 ft end dump trailers
- Features: Manual and automated transmission options, heavy-duty suspension, modern safety equipment
🏠 Home Time
- Daily home time – return to local yard after final dump each day
- Saturdays typically shorter shifts focused on essential deliveries
- Early morning starts with shift lengths varying by construction demand (often 8–11 hours during peak season)
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Irwindale quarry to Downtown LA freeway expansion sites
- Sun Valley materials yard to Inglewood and Burbank commercial developments
- San Bernardino foothill quarries to Long Beach infrastructure projects
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many loads do drivers typically run per day?
Most drivers complete 6–10 short-haul cycles depending on site turnaround times and traffic conditions.
What happens during rain or bad weather?
Heavy rain may pause certain job sites for safety reasons, but operations generally continue with adjusted schedules.
Are trucks assigned or rotated?
Drivers are assigned consistent Western Star 49X equipment with options for manual or automated transmissions.
Do I need to tarping or securement experience?
No tarping required for this aggregate work, but safe positioning and weight distribution are critical.
Where does the truck yard out?
Local Southern California yard with daily returns after final deliveries.
How does dispatch assign loads?
Dispatch uses real-time GPS and active project needs to stagger routes and minimize downtime in LA traffic.
🧭 Dispatch Notes (Live Feed)
- Loads assigned based on current construction project activity across LA County
- Quarry scale procedures and weight compliance strictly enforced on every load
- Real-time traffic adjustments common due to LA congestion patterns
- System update: GPS tracking active on all units for route optimization
- Load priority status: Active freeway and infrastructure projects take precedence
⚠️ Operational Risk Layer
- Weather exposure zones: Minimal overall, occasional rain-related site pauses
- Traffic congestion risk: High – LA metro traffic heavily influences daily timing
- Load delay probability: Variable based on construction site access and coordination
- Equipment sensitivity: Standard dump operations in active construction environments
- Compliance checkpoints: Regular scale checks at quarries and DOT corridors
🔗 CDL-A Construction Aggregate Driver – Los Angeles, California (Local Heavy Materials)
Los Angeles area CDL-A drivers who enjoy consistent local work and familiar routes have strong opportunities in the construction materials sector. This home daily aggregate position keeps drivers moving sand, gravel, crushed rock, and asphalt between regional quarries and major infrastructure projects throughout LA County. With steady demand from freeway expansions, commercial builds, and public works, experienced dump truck operators can expect reliable weekly volume in one of the busiest construction markets in the country.
Drivers start early from the local yard, load at established quarries in areas like Irwindale and Sun Valley, then deliver to sites in Downtown LA, Long Beach, Burbank, and surrounding communities. The work is physically active with multiple short cycles each day, suiting drivers who prefer staying close to home while operating heavy equipment in real construction environments. Pay starts at $32 per hour with overtime after eight hours, plus load bonuses and annual safety incentives.
Southern California construction activity continues to support full-time local driving positions with daily home time and predictable material flow. This role offers stability for CDL-A professionals comfortable navigating urban routes and active job sites.
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