Local CDL-A Position Construction Aggregate

CDL-A Construction Aggregate Haul Driver

Hiring Area: Greater Miami • Terminal: Medley, FL

Miami, Florida Local Short-Haul 2019–2024 Fleet

Short-haul aggregate cycles from Medley yards to Miami-Dade and Broward construction sites. Earn $1,300–$1,850 weekly on a per-haul plus standby model with daily returns home.

Weekly Gross
$1,300–$1,850
Estimated Annual: $67,600–$96,200
Sign-On Bonus $1,500
Home Time Daily Return
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Route Miles Approx. 100–180
Freight Type Construction Aggregate

Position Overview

Repeated short-haul dump cycles replace fixed routes. Material demand and jobsite readiness dictate each assignment from the Medley base.

  • Positions the dump unit for loading and verifies scale documentation.
  • Confirms ground stability and clearance before raising the body.
  • Follows site traffic patterns and instructions from superintendents.
  • Reports each completed cycle and accepts the next assignment.
  • Communicates immediately when receiver conditions change.
  • Secures equipment and completes required delivery records.

Pay & Compensation Breakdown

Pay combines $45–$75 per completed haul with $28 per hour for documented qualifying standby. Weekly gross normally lands between $1,300 and $1,850 according to haul volume, route distance, loading queues and approved waiting time. Production fluctuates with construction demand and site conditions.

Weekly Gross $1,300–$1,850
Estimated Annual $67,600–$96,200
Per Completed Haul $45–$75
Standby Rate $28/hour
Sign-On Bonus $1,500 total — $500 at 30, 90 and 180 days
Pay Frequency Weekly

Schedule, Home Time & Routes

Home Time Daily return to Medley yard
Operating Area Miami-Dade, Broward, occasional Palm Beach
Terminal Medley, FL
Typical Route Miles Approx. 100–180 per week (short-haul cycles)
Dispatch Style Continuous short-haul cycles with same-day reassignment

Equipment & Cabin Specs

Model Years 2019–2024
Tractor Makes Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T880
Transmission Automated manual and automated
Cab Configuration Day-cab vocational
Trailers End-dump and construction dump units

ELD, electronic DVIR, GPS tracking and dash cameras are standard. Newer units may carry collision-warning systems. Assignment can rotate for maintenance or utilization.

Real Routes

Non-hazardous bulk aggregates move from Medley-area yards straight to active construction and infrastructure projects.

  • Commodities: sand, gravel, limestone, crushed limestone, road-base, fill, crushed concrete
  • Primary lanes: Medley to Miami, Hialeah, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Homestead
  • PortMiami-area and Downtown Miami movements appear as needed
  • Key corridors: I-75, I-95, Florida’s Turnpike, SR-826, SR-836, SR-874, US-27, US-41
  • Occasional longer runs toward West Palm Beach, Naples or Orlando during project surges
  • Receivers include commercial sites, roadway projects, contractor yards and staging areas

Typical Week & Daily Workflow

  • Arrive Medley yard, finish pre-trip and confirm first material assignment
  • Load at aggregate yard or quarry, obtain scale ticket, then depart
  • Travel to jobsite, check in with site personnel and position for dump
  • Complete unloading, secure equipment and report the cycle
  • Receive next assignment while finishing current work or after return
  • Continue productive cycles until legal hours or demand ends, then return empty
  • Strong operating weeks can reach roughly 22–28 completed hauls depending on distance, queues, traffic and site readiness

About the Carrier

South Florida construction relies on frequent short-haul movements of sand, limestone and fill to keep grading crews, roadway projects and site-development work supplied. This local operation concentrates on those high-frequency cycles, running vocational dump equipment from the Medley industrial corridor to active Miami-Dade and Broward jobsites. Loading queues, receiver readiness and weather shape daily output more than fixed long-haul schedules.

Benefits & Healthcare Coverage

Medical Available for eligible full-time employees
Dental & Vision Supplemental options available
401(k) Employer match per plan terms
Paid Time Off After eligibility period
Additional Paid holidays, company-paid orientation, safety apparel, DOT physical support, safety incentive

Driver Qualification Requirements

  • Valid Class A CDL
  • Entry-level to approximately 1 year experience accepted; 6 months preferred
  • Reasonably clean recent MVR
  • Meet DOT medical, Clearinghouse and drug/alcohol testing standards
  • Comfort operating around loaders, excavators and active construction equipment

Operational Delays

  • Quarry and aggregate-yard loading queues during peak demand
  • Jobsite staging when loaders or graders occupy dump areas
  • Heavy rain rendering unpaved entrances or soft ground unsuitable
  • PortMiami gate congestion on port-connected movements
  • Congestion on I-75, I-95 and SR-826 extending otherwise short cycles

Hiring Process

1
Application Review
CDL and basic history check
2
MVR & Employment Verification
Safety and prior work review
3
DOT Screening
Drug test and Clearinghouse query
4
Orientation & First Dispatch
Medley yard training then assignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many hauls can I expect in a normal week? ▼
Strong operating weeks can reach roughly 22–28 completed hauls, depending on route length, loading queues, traffic and jobsite readiness. Actual production varies with construction demand.
Q: Is dump experience required? ▼
Preferred but not mandatory. Entry-level CDL-A drivers with a clean record may receive supervised equipment orientation before independent dispatch.
Q: What happens if a jobsite is not ready when I arrive? ▼
Contact dispatch immediately. They may place you on qualifying standby, reroute to another receiver, or return you for reassignment.
Q: Are loaded trailers ever taken home? ▼
No. Equipment stages at the Medley yard at the end of each cycle unless specifically authorized otherwise.
Q: How does weather affect the day? ▼
Heavy rain can temporarily close unpaved dumping areas. Dispatch may hold, redirect or wait for customer clearance rather than force unsafe conditions.
Q: Can I get an assigned truck? ▼
Assigned equipment is provided when practical. Rotation occurs for maintenance, utilization or trailer availability.

CDL Job Market — Miami, Florida

Miami supports one of Florida’s busier CDL-A markets. Port drayage, construction materials, food distribution, beverage delivery, LTL, regional dry van and local fleet work all draw from the same driver pool. Aggregate and dump positions form a distinct niche that values comfort with vocational equipment, repeated loading cycles and active jobsites. Port carriers often attract drivers seeking predictable local miles, while material haulers compete for those who want daily home time without warehouse stops. Clear per-haul structures and standby pay help mid-sized operators remain competitive. Demand holds steady year-round, driven by ongoing residential, commercial and infrastructure activity across Miami-Dade and Broward.

Location & Freight Market — Miami, Florida

Continuous residential development, commercial projects, roadway work, drainage improvements and infrastructure upgrades generate steady demand for sand, limestone, road base and fill. The Medley industrial corridor sits at the center of this network, offering rapid access to I-75, the Turnpike, SR-826 and SR-836 while remaining close to dense concentrations of job sites. Aggregate movements differ from warehouse freight: the same truck frequently completes multiple short cycles in a single day and returns empty for the next load. Rain, highway congestion and changing site readiness introduce daily variability, yet the volume of civil and building work sustains a reliable local market for vocational dump operations throughout the year.

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