🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Madison, WI
- Route type: Regional construction haul network
- Freight: Gravel, sand, crushed stone, road base, cement aggregates
- Schedule: Early morning quarry dispatch with rotating daytime cycles, seasonal overtime during peak construction months
📋 Job Description
- Operate end-dump and side-dump trailers moving bulk aggregate materials across active construction corridors around Madison and southern Wisconsin
- Coordinate repeated quarry loading cycles where timing matters more than distance, keeping materials flowing to road crews without delays
- Deliver stone, sand, and base material directly into highway expansion zones where paving crews depend on just-in-time drops
- Handle multiple short-haul rotations per shift, often returning to the same quarry or secondary pit within the same operating loop
- Work in active construction environments with uneven site access, temporary haul roads, and controlled traffic zones
- Perform daily inspection routines on heavy dump equipment exposed to dust, vibration, and repeated load stress
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
6+ months dump or bulk freight preferred (training available)
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean record with attention to safety compliance
Physical
Climbing in/out of equipment and securing dump loads
Endorsements
Tanker not required, HazMat not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Mack Granite dump trucks (late-model units, mixed condition fleet rotation with occasional older workhorses still in service)
- Kenworth T880 and T800 configurations assigned based on route demand and weight cycles
- GPS dispatch tracking with basic ELD compliance systems, occasionally inconsistent signal in quarry zones
🏠 Home Time
- Most drivers return home daily depending on quarry assignment
- Occasional extended regional runs during peak infrastructure projects
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Madison, WI → Sun Prairie, WI (I-94 construction aggregate corridor)
- Oregon, WI → Milwaukee, WI (I-39 / I-90 infrastructure supply lane)
- Portage, WI → Janesville, WI (regional quarry-to-site bulk transfer route)
🎁 Benefits
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always stay local or are there regional runs?
Most work stays within Madison-area quarry loops, but seasonal projects may extend into Milwaukee and southern Wisconsin corridors.
How physical is the dumping process?
Drivers regularly secure loads, monitor uneven dumps, and operate in dusty, high-vibration environments with frequent climbing in and out of the cab.
How is pay structured per week?
Weekly pay combines base earnings plus production bonuses tied to load count and completed dump cycles.
What kind of trucks will I operate?
Mixed fleet of Mack and Kenworth dump units, assigned based on availability and route weight demands.
Are weather conditions a major factor?
Yes, rain and freeze cycles in Wisconsin can affect quarry access roads and construction site delivery timing.
Is this a drop & hook job?
No, this is live loading and live unloading tied to active construction operations and quarry dispatch cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
This Madison-based CDL-A aggregate driving role builds a foundation in one of the most stable segments of Midwest freight — construction materials logistics. Drivers entering this system gain exposure to high-frequency quarry operations, live-load coordination, and infrastructure-driven dispatch cycles that rarely pause even during seasonal fluctuations. Over time, experienced operators can transition into dedicated quarry accounts, specialized oversized construction haul units, or supervisory loader coordination roles that oversee multiple dump rotations per shift. Some drivers move into trainer positions for new hires entering bulk freight, while others progress into flatbed or tanker divisions tied to industrial supply chains. Because Madison sits between Milwaukee and southern Wisconsin development zones, long-term drivers often gain access to higher-paying regional lanes and priority dispatch assignments. This is not just repetitive hauling — it’s a structured freight ecosystem where reliability, timing, and consistency directly translate into career advancement and more predictable income stability over time.
🔗 Regional Aggregate & Construction Materials Driver — Madison, WI
Madison CDL-A drivers are in steady demand as Wisconsin continues expanding its highway infrastructure and suburban housing developments. This regional construction haul role focuses on moving bulk materials like gravel, sand, and road base between quarries and active job sites across southern Wisconsin. Unlike long-haul trucking, this position emphasizes predictable short-cycle routes, frequent loading rotations, and hands-on work in active construction environments. Drivers typically operate within I-90, I-94, and I-39 corridors, ensuring constant supply flow to retail-linked infrastructure projects, warehouse developments, and municipal road expansions. Pay ranges between $1,450–$1,950 per week, depending on load volume and bonus cycles, with most drivers returning home daily. Equipment includes modern dump fleets with mixed model years and rugged configurations built for heavy seasonal wear. This role is ideal for drivers seeking structured regional freight, stable home time, and consistent production-based earnings in a high-demand Midwest construction market.
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