Verified Actively Hiring
Local CDL-A End-Dump Truck Driver - Aggregate & Construction Materials
Hiring Radius: Triad Region • Terminal: Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC Local 2020–2024
Haul crushed stone, gravel, and sand on short runs across the Triad with weekly pay $1,350–$1,750 and home every night at the Greensboro terminal.
Weekly Gross
$1,350–$1,750
Estimated Annual: $70,200–$91,000
Sign-On Bonus $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Weekly Miles Local / Short-Haul
Freight Type Aggregate / Construction Materials
Supports daily aggregate movements for road construction, commercial development, residential projects, and infrastructure work throughout the Piedmont Triad.
- Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections on vocational equipment.
- Coordinates with quarry personnel, site foremen, and equipment operators.
- Verifies load tickets, weight information, and delivery instructions.
- Positions equipment safely for live dumps on changing jobsite terrain.
- Maintains safe dumping procedures around active construction sites and uneven terrain.
- Maintains accurate electronic logs and required paperwork.
- Reports hydraulic, suspension, tire, or trailer issues promptly.
Hourly structure covers all on-duty time including driving, quarry waiting, loading, unloading, and customer delays. Overtime applies after 40 hours.
Typical weekly earnings: $1,350–$1,750 depending on scheduled hours, overtime, and production volume.
Hourly Rate $29.50/hour
Overtime Rate $44.25/hour
Live Unload Pay $4.00 per completed unload
Detention Pay $25/hour after 30 minutes
Sign-On Bonus $1,000 after 90 days
Pay Frequency Weekly direct deposit
Home Time Return to Greensboro terminal every night
Operating Area Triad region, approx. 100-mile radius
Terminal Greensboro, NC
Work Days Monday–Friday; Saturday during peak periods
Start Window 4:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Tractors Freightliner Cascadia day cabs (2020–2024); Kenworth T880 vocational (2020–2023)
Transmission Automatic
Trailers Steel and aluminum end-dump; 20–26 ton payload
Safety Systems ELD, GPS, dash cameras, collision mitigation, lane departure warning
Assignment Assigned when available; some shared units
Vocational equipment prioritizes durability for local construction hauling. Terminal parking provided for company units.
Bulk aggregate moves from local quarries and material yards straight to active construction sites across Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Randolph, Rockingham, and Davidson counties.
- Greensboro to Winston-Salem along the I-40 corridor for commercial and infrastructure projects.
- Greensboro to Burlington supporting residential and highway work on the I-40/I-85 corridor.
- Greensboro to High Point short-haul runs serving southwest Triad development sites.
- Greensboro to Kernersville material movements between the two cities.
- Greensboro to Asheboro deliveries for Randolph County construction activity.
- Greensboro to Reidsville serving northern Guilford and Rockingham County projects.
- Arrive at Greensboro terminal between 4:00–7:00 AM and complete inspection.
- Receive first quarry or aggregate source assignment from local dispatch.
- Check in at scale house, load 15–45 minutes, secure ticket, and depart.
- Travel to jobsite, confirm dump location with foreman, complete live unload.
- Return for next cycle; most days complete 4–8 short-haul loads.
- Finish final delivery, post-trip inspection, submit paperwork, park at terminal.
About the Carrier
Construction supply networks across the Piedmont Triad depend on steady movement of crushed stone, gravel, sand, and base materials from local quarries to active road, commercial, and residential sites. This regional carrier specializes in short-haul aggregate end-dump operations that keep asphalt plants, concrete facilities, and grading crews supplied. Work centers on same-day planning driven by project schedules and material availability rather than fixed multi-day lanes. The focus remains efficient empty-return cycles between job sites and production points, supporting ongoing infrastructure and development demand without long-haul commitments.
Health Coverage Medical, dental, vision after 60 days
Retirement 401(k) with employer match after one year
Paid Time Accrued PTO and paid holidays
Safety Bonus Up to $500 quarterly for clean record
Additional Support Uniforms, PPE, shop maintenance, roadside assistance
- Valid Class A CDL and current DOT medical card
- Minimum 1 year verifiable CDL-A experience preferred; end-dump or vocational preferred
- Acceptable MVR and safe driving record
- Pass DOT drug screen and meet FMCSA qualification standards
- Quarry congestion during early morning and peak construction periods
- Jobsite waiting for equipment repositioning or area readiness
- Traffic on I-40, I-85, and local construction zones
- Weather-related slowdowns or muddy access conditions
- Seasonal volume drops in winter months
1
Application Review
Recruiter call within one business day
2
Verification
CDL, MVR, Clearinghouse, drug screen
3
Orientation
Terminal safety and end-dump review
4
First Assignment
Truck assignment and local dispatch
Q: How many loads are typical in a day? ▼
Most drivers complete 4–8 short-haul cycles depending on distance, quarry traffic, and site readiness.
Q: Are backhauls part of the operation? ▼
No. Aggregate runs generally return empty after delivery. Efficiency focuses on minimizing empty miles between sites and sources.
Q: Does the job involve overnight parking or hotel stays? ▼
No. Equipment parks at the Greensboro terminal and drivers return home every night.
Q: How does weather affect daily work? ▼
Heavy rain can alter site access and slow schedules. Winter months typically reduce construction volume and available hours.
Q: Is end-dump experience required? ▼
Preferred. Drivers with dump-site safety, weight distribution, and construction backing experience adapt faster.
Q: How are loads assigned throughout the day? ▼
First assignment is given before leaving the terminal. Additional loads update via dispatch based on customer demand and material availability.
Q: What type of materials are hauled? ▼
Crushed stone, gravel, sand, and construction base materials.
Q: Is this considered local CDL work? ▼
Yes. Drivers return to the Greensboro terminal daily.
Q: Do drivers operate manual transmissions? ▼
Automatic equipment is standard.
Q: How much physical labor is required? ▼
Moderate. Drivers perform pre- and post-trip inspections, secure loads, and manage live dumps. Most physical activity involves walking around equipment and jobsites rather than heavy lifting.
The Piedmont Triad supports steady demand for CDL-A drivers across local, regional, and specialized segments. Construction materials, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, and infrastructure projects generate consistent openings. Aggregate and end-dump roles remain tighter than standard dry-van positions because they require vocational experience and comfort with jobsite conditions. Aggregate suppliers, construction fleets, asphalt contractors, and material haulers compete for qualified drivers. Local home-daily positions are common due to the concentration of industrial and residential growth between Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. Seasonal construction peaks increase hiring for dump and heavy-haul work, while year-round manufacturing and distribution maintain baseline demand. Drivers with vocational or construction backgrounds often find multiple options within short commuting distance of the Triad.
Residential expansion, highway improvements, commercial development, and industrial growth across the Piedmont Triad create continuous need for crushed stone, gravel, sand, and base materials. Greensboro sits at the intersection of I-40, I-85, US-29, US-70, and US-421, linking major population centers and industrial corridors between Charlotte and the Virginia border. Unlike coastal port markets, freight here is driven by manufacturing, construction, warehouse activity, and infrastructure projects. Every road project, asphalt plant, concrete operation, and building site depends on reliable short-haul aggregate movement from nearby quarries. Seasonal construction cycles raise volumes in spring and summer while milder winter slowdowns still leave residual demand. The combination of ongoing development and dense local material sources sustains year-round construction-related trucking throughout Guilford, Forsyth, and surrounding counties.
