🗺 Location & Routes
- Base: Cleveland metro quarry belt
- Operation type: Local loop aggregate hauling
- Freight: Gravel, sand, crushed stone, asphalt feedstock
- Dispatch pattern: High-cycle repetitive short-haul rotations
📋 Job Description
- Pickup and delivery between quarry pits and construction zones
- DOT inspections before and after shifts
- ELD log management during high-frequency cycles
- Load securement and dump bed verification
- Loading/unloading at quarry conveyors and job sites
- Compliance handling for weight stations and site checks
✅ Requirements
CDL-A License
Valid Class A CDL required
Experience
Dump truck or construction freight preferred, not required
Operating Conditions
Off-road quarry terrain, uneven surfaces
MVR
Clean record, safety-focused history
Schedule
Early morning dispatch readiness (3:30–6:00 AM)
Endorsements
Not required
🚛 Equipment & Fleet
- Truck assignment: rotating dump units across quarry zones
- Fleet age spread: mixed 3–10 year heavy-duty assets
- Operational behavior: dynamic yard assignment drift (based on pit congestion)
- Equipment types: tri-axle & quad dump configurations
🏠 Home Time
- Home daily after route completion
- Occasional extended cycles during peak construction weeks (summer highway surges)
- Dispatch flow may compress start times when quarry backlog builds overnight
📍 Real Routes Our Drivers Take
- I-77 quarry belt → Cleveland highway resurfacing zones (Parma / Brook Park corridors)
- I-90 aggregate transfer runs → lakeshore construction and bridge repair staging areas
- Local quarry pits → I-80 interchange rebuild sites with multi-stop dump cycles
🎁 Benefits & Bonus Structure
📝 Hiring Process
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many loads per day?
Typically 8–15 short-cycle hauls depending on quarry queue and site congestion.
Is the work seasonal?
Demand peaks in spring/summer during infrastructure projects, slows slightly in winter but continues.
Are delays common?
Occasional gate and loading delays occur at quarry pits and construction staging zones.
Do drivers load themselves?
No. Loading is handled via quarry conveyors or excavator systems.
Is experience required?
Preferred but not required. Training provided for dump cycle operations.
What affects weekly pay?
Load frequency, wait time at sites, and seasonal construction volume cycles.
💼 Career Opportunities
Aggregate hauling in Northeast Ohio operates on steady infrastructure demand tied to highway maintenance cycles and commercial development growth. Volume remains consistent across quarry networks feeding Cleveland metro construction corridors, with predictable spikes during warm-season roadwork. Drivers in this operation typically transition from local dump rotations into broader regional infrastructure lanes as experience with pit timing, load sequencing, and site coordination improves. Internal progression includes trainer roles for new quarry drivers, safety compliance positions tied to DOT inspection standards, and expanded assignments across heavier equipment categories. Some drivers shift into dedicated project lanes supporting long-term highway rebuild contracts. Dispatch prioritizes reliability and timing discipline over mileage accumulation, creating stable workload patterns even during variable freight weeks.
CDL-A Construction Aggregate Hauler – Cleveland, Ohio
Aggregate hauling in Cleveland runs on continuous quarry-to-site movement supporting highway resurfacing, bridge repair, and commercial buildouts. Daily dispatch cycles are structured around short-distance loops between extraction pits and active construction zones, with frequent loading at quarry gates and controlled dump operations at staging areas. Turnaround timing depends on site congestion, equipment availability, and crew pacing at receiving locations. Drivers typically complete multiple short hauls per shift rather than long-distance mileage runs. Route planning focuses on I-77, I-80, and I-90 corridors where infrastructure projects create recurring freight demand. Operational consistency is driven by construction schedules rather than traditional linehaul freight planning, making workload highly repeatable across seasonal cycles with moderate variability in queue times and loading efficiency.
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