🗺 Location & Routes
- Base city: Laredo, Texas
- Route type: Local Home Daily
- Freight: Construction aggregates (sand, gravel, limestone, asphalt base)
- Schedule: Early AM start, Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays
📦 Freight Flow Snapshot
- Daily volume: Multiple short-haul cycles per shift
- Average haul distance: 20–80 miles per loaded leg
- Primary freight lanes: Laredo-area quarries to I-35 corridor projects and local industrial sites
- Load type consistency: High – consistent bulk aggregate from regional pits
- Peak dispatch hours: 4:30 AM – 6:30 AM quarry waves
📋 Job Description
- Transport sand, gravel, limestone, and asphalt base materials from regional quarries and staging pits to active construction zones along I-35 expansion corridors and industrial build sites
- Position end-dump trailers precisely at jobsites for controlled material release on uneven terrain and active construction areas
- Complete multiple short-haul cycles per shift, returning to quarry pits for rapid reloads using automated or front-end loader systems
- Verify load weights and tonnage compliance at quarries before departure
- Coordinate with site supervisors and navigate construction zones with heavy equipment present
- Maintain tarp compliance, safe dumping procedures, and ELD logs throughout each run
✅ Requirements
CDL Class A
Valid CDL-A license required
Experience
Minimum 6 months preferred
Age
Minimum 21 years old
MVR
Clean driving record, no major violations in past 3 years
Physical
Able to operate in construction environments with uneven terrain and outdoor conditions
Endorsements
None required; manual transmission experience preferred
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: Late-model Kenworth T880 vocational spec tractors
- Fleet average age: Modern construction fleet
- Features: Cummins power, 18-speed manual transmission, heavy-duty suspension seats, reinforced cabs, auxiliary cooling, GPS dispatch tracking, ELD compliance, and load scale integration
- Trailer: 39–45’ end-dump and belly-dump aggregate trailers
🏠 Home Time
- Consistent daily home time in Laredo with shifts typically ending between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
- Shifts run 9–11 hours starting early morning to match quarry and jobsite schedules
- Sundays generally off, with occasional Saturday shifts during peak construction periods
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- Laredo quarry pits to I-35 widening projects north of the city
- Regional material yards to industrial warehouse construction sites in the Laredo metro area
- Staging pits to municipal road repair locations throughout South Texas corridor
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many loads per day can I expect?
Drivers typically complete multiple short-haul cycles depending on construction demand, quarry output, and jobsite needs. Shifts focus on maximizing turns between pits and active sites.
What does the dumping process involve?
Drivers position the trailer carefully on often uneven construction terrain and coordinate with site personnel for safe, controlled release of material.
Are trucks assigned or rotated?
Drivers are assigned consistent late-model vocational tractors from the regional construction fleet.
How is waiting time handled at quarries or sites?
Waiting or delay pay begins after 60 minutes at $25 per hour.
Do I need to tarp every load?
Yes, tarp compliance is required and monitored as part of the quarterly safety bonus program.
What training is provided?
Paid vocational equipment training is included, covering specific end-dump operations in construction environments.
🧭 Dispatch Notes
- Early morning assignments align with quarry loading windows and construction site readiness
- Dispatch adjusts routing in real time based on material consumption at active job sites
- Geofencing and GPS tracking help coordinate between quarries and delivery points
- Focus remains on safe positioning and efficient cycle times in active construction zones
🔗 CDL-A Construction Aggregate Dump Truck Driver – Laredo, Texas
Laredo continues to see strong demand for experienced dump truck drivers as highway expansion along I-35 and new warehouse projects move forward across South Texas. This local aggregate hauling role keeps drivers home every evening while moving essential materials — crushed limestone, road base, and construction sand — that support major infrastructure builds. Drivers operate modern vocational tractors pulling end-dump trailers on familiar short-haul loops between quarries and job sites. The combination of hourly pay plus tonnage incentives, daily home time, and quarterly safety bonuses makes this a practical choice for CDL-A professionals who prefer construction-related work over long-haul OTR. With consistent early-morning starts and predictable afternoon returns, the position suits drivers who value stability and want to stay close to the Laredo area while contributing to visible regional development projects.
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