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Construction Hauling Jobs in Colorado

Colorado's Front Range — from Fort Collins through Denver to Colorado Springs — is experiencing rapid growth that drives sustained construction demand. Mountain highway maintenance and avalanche infrastructure add unique hauling needs. Denver's construction market is one of the most active in the western U.S., with light rail expansion, housing development, and commercial construction creating year-round demand for aggregate, concrete, and steel hauling.

CO Industry Pay

$55,000 - $82,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+12% through 2030 (Infrastructure Law effect)

Construction Hauling in Colorado

Colorado's Front Range — from Fort Collins through Denver to Colorado Springs — is experiencing rapid growth that drives sustained construction demand. Mountain highway maintenance and avalanche infrastructure add unique hauling needs. Denver's construction market is one of the most active in the western U.S., with light rail expansion, housing development, and commercial construction creating year-round demand for aggregate, concrete, and steel hauling.

Top Construction Hauling Employers in Colorado

1

Brannan Sand & Gravel

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2

Martin Marietta (CO quarries)

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3

Ames Construction

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4

Flatiron Construction

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5

SEMA Construction

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Requirements for Construction Hauling in CO

CDL-A or CDL-B depending on truck type (dump truck vs. lowboy)
Experience with dump trailers, PTO systems, and end-dumps
Ability to operate on unpaved construction sites safely
Knowledge of oversize/overweight permitting for heavy equipment moves
DOT medical card and clean driving record

Equipment Used in Colorado

Dump trucksEnd-dump trailersBelly dump trailersFlatbed trailersLowboy trailers (heavy equipment)Concrete mixers

Trucking in Colorado

State CDL Avg

$52,000 - $78,000

Key Industries

E-commerce distribution, Craft brewing & food production, Aerospace & defense

Major Cities

Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Fort Collins

Top Corridors

I-25 (Front Range north-south), I-70 (mountain corridor to Utah/Kansas)

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Construction Hauling in Colorado — FAQ

Where are construction trucking jobs in Colorado?

The Denver metro area accounts for the majority of demand, followed by Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Boulder. Mountain communities (Summit County, Eagle County) have seasonal but high-paying construction work. I-70 corridor improvements create additional trucking needs.

How does altitude affect construction trucking in Colorado?

Mountain hauling requires understanding of grade braking, altitude effects on diesel engines (reduced power above 5,000 ft), and chain requirements for mountain passes. Denver-area work is at 5,280 ft elevation, with mountain job sites reaching 9,000-11,000 ft.

What is the construction season in Colorado?

The Front Range has a 9-10 month season (March-December). Mountain locations have a shorter 5-7 month window (May-November) due to snow. Denver-area concrete and paving work continues into December in mild years.