Local CDL-A Position Construction Materials
CDL-A Local Construction Materials Driver
Hiring Area: Tucson / Pima County • Terminal: Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ Home Daily 2018–2023 Day Cabs
Home-daily construction materials work in Tucson with weekly gross pay of $1,050–$1,350, equivalent to an estimated annual range of $54,600–$70,200 before taxes and deductions. Haul aggregate, road base, sand and fill on short-haul cycles supporting local roadwork and development projects.
Weekly Gross
$1,050–$1,350
Estimated Annual: $54,600–$70,200
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000
Home Time Home Daily
Driver Type Company Driver
Typical Hours 42–45 / week
Freight Type Aggregate & Construction Materials
Full-time local hauling of bulk construction materials keeps road crews, grading teams and development sites supplied across Southern Arizona through repeated short cycles from pits and yards.
- Confirms material type, load quantity and delivery/job number before leaving the source.
- Maneuvers around loaders, graders, pavers and other equipment on active jobsites.
- Inspects each load and deploys tarp systems when material or road conditions require coverage.
- Handles scale tickets, delivery tickets and customer signatures accurately.
- Reports hydraulic problems, tarp damage, tire issues or other defects before they become failures.
- Follows designated access routes, speed limits and spotter instructions on construction sites.
- Communicates delays from quarry queues or jobsite changes so dispatch can resequence loads.
Hourly construction-hauling pay with overtime after 40 hours. Weekly earnings typically fall in the $1,050–$1,350 range depending on scheduled hours, project volume and overtime. A representative 43-hour week at a mid-range rate produces approximately $1,150–$1,200 gross. Sign-on, safety and referral payments remain outside the base weekly figure.
Weekly Pay Range $1,050–$1,350
Hourly Rate $24–$30
Overtime Paid after 40 hours
Estimated Annual $54,600–$70,200
Sign-On Bonus Up to $1,000 ($500 after 30 days / $500 after 180 days)
Safety Bonus Up to $150 per month when eligible
Referral Bonus $500 per qualified driver
Home Time Home daily – return to Tucson yard each shift
Operating Radius Primarily Tucson / Pima County, generally within ~150 miles
Work Days Monday–Friday; occasional Saturday during active project periods
Start Window Approximately 4:30–6:00 AM
Typical Shift Length Approximately 10–11 hours
Typical Weekly Hours Approximately 42–45 hours
Tractors Late-model day cabs, approximately 2018–2023
Transmission Primarily automatic
Trailers End-dump and belly-dump, mixed 2018–2023 fleet
ELD Samsara
Assignment Assigned when practical; slip-seating can occur
Tandem-drive configurations and standard air-brake systems are used. Safety technology varies by tractor year and specification. Manual or automatic tarp systems are fitted depending on the trailer. Drivers supply or receive required PPE including safety vest, hard hat when needed, work gloves, safety glasses and proper work boots. Preventive maintenance is scheduled through the company program; defects are reported via ELD or dispatch.
Loads originate at aggregate pits, processing yards and material suppliers, then move live-load to live-dump at active construction sites. Primary corridors are I-10, I-19 plus AZ-77, AZ-86, AZ-83 and connecting county roads.
- Tucson → Marana – frequent northbound aggregate and road-base deliveries
- Tucson → Vail – east and southeast runs into developing areas
- Tucson → Sahuarita via I-19 for southbound residential and commercial work
- Tucson → Green Valley – longer local hauls that reduce daily cycle count
- Tucson → Casa Grande or Benson – occasional extended I-10 assignments
- Depending on distance, loading queues and jobsite conditions, multiple short-haul cycles are completed in a shift
- Pre-trip at the Tucson yard checks tires, brakes, lights, suspension, dump body and tarp system.
- First load of the day usually targets the most time-sensitive paving or earthwork customer.
- After loading and weighing, travel to the jobsite, check in with the site contact and wait for a clear dump location.
- Once empty, report the delivery and receive the next assignment or reload instruction.
- Dispatch may resequence mid-shift when quarry queues, jobsite readiness or customer needs change.
- Tractor returns to the Tucson terminal at the end of the shift; overnight stays are not part of the normal schedule.
About This Operation
Construction supply networks across Southern Arizona rely on consistent short-haul capacity that delivers aggregate base, sand, gravel, rock and fill directly from pits and material yards to active roadwork, grading and development sites. This mid-sized regional operation focuses on live-load cycles timed to contractor production windows, particularly the early-morning demand driven by Arizona heat and paving schedules. Trucks stay within a defined local network of suppliers and projects, allowing dispatch to resequence equipment as priorities shift during the day rather than locking drivers into fixed long-haul lanes.
Health Coverage Medical, dental and vision options
Retirement 401(k) participation with company match where applicable
Paid Time Off PTO after eligibility requirements; paid holidays
Safety & Training Dump-trailer, tarp, axle-weight and jobsite safety orientation
Operational Support Company ELD, terminal parking, basic PPE and maintenance coordination
- Valid and current CDL Class A license
- Approximately 12 months CDL-A experience preferred; dump-trailer or construction-hauling background valued
- Acceptable MVR with no recent major disqualifying offenses
- Must meet DOT physical requirements, pass drug screening and satisfy company safety standards
- Able to enter/exit day-cab repeatedly, walk jobsites, operate tarp equipment and work outdoors in Arizona heat
- No HazMat or tanker endorsement required for standard aggregate freight
- Quarry loading queues form when several contractors arrive in the same morning window
- Jobsite waits occur while graders, pavers or other heavy equipment occupy the dump area
- Traffic on I-10, I-19 and major Tucson surface streets can delay morning arrivals
- Monsoon storms may soften unpaved access roads or temporarily stop earthwork
- Seasonal changes in project volume alter the number of loads available from week to week
1
Online Application
Submit application for initial review
2
Recruiter Screening
Discuss CDL status, history and schedule fit
3
Qualification Checks
MVR, background, drug screen, Clearinghouse
4
Orientation & Dispatch
Paid safety training then first local assignment
Q: Do I need previous dump-trailer or construction experience? ▼
Direct end-dump or belly-dump experience is preferred. Drivers with solid combination-vehicle experience and a strong safety record may still be considered.
Q: Are tanker or HazMat endorsements required? ▼
No. Standard aggregate freight on this account does not require additional endorsements.
Q: How is weekly pay actually calculated? ▼
Pay is hourly at $24–$30 with overtime after 40 hours. Actual weekly gross depends on scheduled hours, project activity and available overtime. A mid-range 43-hour week typically lands near $1,150–$1,200.
Q: What time do most construction starts begin in Tucson? ▼
Dispatch normally falls between 4:30 and 6:00 AM so material reaches paving and earthwork crews before the day’s heat and peak production.
Q: Can monsoon weather affect the schedule? ▼
Yes. Heavy rain can soften unpaved access roads or temporarily halt certain earthwork activities. Dispatch adjusts assignments when conditions change.
Q: Will I keep the same trailer every day? ▼
Trailer assignments can change when a unit is out for inspection or repair. Operations reassigns available equipment as needed.
Q: How are customer detention delays paid? ▼
Qualifying customer detention is tracked separately from normal loading and unloading time according to payroll policy. Report delays promptly.
Q: Is overnight parking at jobsites ever required? ▼
No. Tractors return to the Tucson yard at the end of each shift unless dispatch specifically authorizes a different arrangement.
Tucson supports a broad CDL-A employment base, yet construction-material hauling operates as a distinct segment from the city’s dry-van, LTL and OTR markets. Local aggregate and dump operations look for drivers comfortable with early starts, active jobsites and repeated short cycles rather than sealed-trailer warehouse work. The available labor pool includes experienced local CDL holders, ready-mix and dump operators, municipal drivers and those moving between Southern Arizona contractors. Competition focuses on consistent weekday hours, overtime opportunity and true home-daily schedules. Specialized tanker, LTL linehaul and heavy-haul roles generally pay higher, while mid-sized construction carriers compete on steady local volume and predictable project-based work. Ongoing demand is sustained by the network of aggregate suppliers and material processors serving contractors throughout the metro area.
Physical expansion across Southern Arizona creates continuous demand for aggregate base, sand, gravel, rock and fill used in road construction, subdivision grading, commercial sites, drainage work and paving. Material yards and processing facilities surround the Tucson area, supplying contractors working throughout Pima County and neighboring communities including Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, Oro Valley and Green Valley. I-10 functions as the main east-west and north-south freight corridor while I-19 links the metro southward; secondary state and county roads reach the actual construction pads. Paving projects generate concentrated morning material flows; grading work produces steadier all-day trips. Extreme summer heat pushes starts earlier, and monsoon storms can temporarily change access on unpaved roads. The resulting short-haul market values drivers who can handle both highway operation and the changing logistics of active jobsites.
