Oversized / Heavy Haul Jobs in Construction Hauling
Oversized / Heavy Haul driving positions in the construction hauling sector. Pay: $55,000 - $85,000.
Oversized / Heavy Haul in Construction Hauling
Construction hauling is a broad, high-demand sector that encompasses the transport of aggregate materials (sand, gravel, crushed stone), heavy equipment, steel and lumber, asphalt, concrete, precast structures, and demolition debris. Drivers in construction trucking operate dump trucks, flatbeds, lowboys, and specialized trailers, often making multiple short hauls per day between quarries, batch plants, job sites, and landfills. The work is physical — drivers may assist with loading, operate PTO (power take-off) systems, and navigate unpaved construction sites.
Oversized and heavy haul drivers transport loads that exceed standard legal dimensions or weight limits — think wind turbine blades, bridge beams, mining equipment, modular homes, and industrial transformers. Every load requires state-specific oversize/overweight permits, and many loads need pilot cars, police escorts, and restricted travel times.
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Oversized / Heavy Haul Requirements
- • Valid CDL-A with minimum 3-5 years of clean OTR experience
- • Extensive knowledge of state permit systems — each state has different rules for oversize loads
- • Ability to plan routes accounting for bridge weight limits, overhead clearances, and turning radii
- • Experience with specialized trailers (lowboy, RGN, multi-axle, perimeter)
- • DOT medical card and willingness to travel with pilot cars and escorts
FAQ
What oversized / heavy haul jobs are available in construction hauling?
Construction Hauling uses oversized / heavy haul trucks for transporting building materials and heavy equipment. Common positions include company driver, owner-operator, and dedicated contract.
How much do oversized / heavy haul drivers in construction hauling make?
Oversized / Heavy Haul drivers in the construction hauling sector earn approximately $55,000 - $85,000. Pay varies by experience, region, and whether you run as a company driver or owner-operator.
What qualifications do I need?
You need a valid CDL-A license and clean MVR. Construction Hauling employers prefer drivers with experience handling oversized / heavy haul loads.