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Construction Hauling Jobs in Texas

Texas leads the nation in construction spending, driven by explosive population growth in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. TxDOT's $85+ billion 10-year highway plan, combined with commercial and residential development, creates insatiable demand for aggregate hauling, concrete delivery, and heavy equipment transport. The state's year-round building season means construction trucking rarely slows down.

TX Industry Pay

$58,000 - $88,000

Top Employers

5 Companies

National Growth

+12% through 2030 (Infrastructure Law effect)

Construction Hauling in Texas

Texas leads the nation in construction spending, driven by explosive population growth in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. TxDOT's $85+ billion 10-year highway plan, combined with commercial and residential development, creates insatiable demand for aggregate hauling, concrete delivery, and heavy equipment transport. The state's year-round building season means construction trucking rarely slows down.

Top Construction Hauling Employers in Texas

1

Martin Marietta (quarries)

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2

Vulcan Materials

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3

Rogers-O'Brien Construction

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4

Granite Construction

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5

Sterling Construction

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Requirements for Construction Hauling in TX

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 Texas

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

Trucking in Texas

State CDL Avg

$50,000 - $80,000

Key Industries

Oil & gas (Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Gulf Coast), Cross-border trade (Mexico, multiple ports of entry), Agriculture (cattle, cotton, grain)

Major Cities

Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin

Top Corridors

I-35 (Dallas to San Antonio to Laredo), I-10 (Houston to San Antonio to El Paso)

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Construction Hauling in Texas — FAQ

Which Texas cities have the most construction trucking jobs?

Houston leads in volume due to petrochemical plant construction and suburban sprawl. Dallas-Fort Worth is close behind with massive highway expansion and commercial development. Austin's tech-driven growth creates steady demand, and San Antonio's military base construction adds another layer.

Is construction trucking in Texas year-round?

Yes. Texas's mild winters allow construction activity in all 12 months. The busiest period is March through November, but even December through February sees minimal slowdown. This makes Texas one of the best states for consistent construction trucking income.

What types of construction loads are most common in Texas?

Aggregate (sand, gravel, crushed limestone) is the highest-volume load type, followed by asphalt, ready-mix concrete, steel, and heavy equipment. Texas quarries ship millions of tons annually. Pipe hauling for water infrastructure projects is also significant.