Hauling
From municipal roadwork to industrial pads and private builds, Davis & Sons keeps materials moving—reliably, safely, and on schedule—with local know-how and a respect-first crew.
From municipal roadwork to industrial pads and private builds, Davis & Sons keeps materials moving—reliably, safely, and on schedule—with local know-how and a respect-first crew.
What we haul
- Aggregates: crusher run, gravel, stone, rip-rap, sand
- Soils: fill dirt, topsoil, screened material
- Pavement materials: asphalt millings, reclaimed concrete
- Spoils & debris: excavation spoils, concrete/asphalt demo, brush (as permitted)
Need TDOT-approved aggregate for roadway work? We coordinate materials from approved sources when required.
Fleet & capabilities
- Dump trucks & trailers for bulk moves (dirt, rock, millings, demo).
- Tailgate placement for stone when site conditions allow.
- Hourly, per-load, or per-ton options to fit project controls. (
Safety & compliance (no shortcuts)
- Cargo securement: We follow federal cargo-securement rules (49 CFR Part 393 Subpart I) to prevent shifting or spills in transit.
- Permits: When loads require it, we coordinate TDOT oversize/overweight permits and routing.
Typical projects we support
- Mass excavation & site development
- Roadway & utility work (public and private)
- Industrial pads, plants, and distribution sites
- Subdivisions and municipal improvements
- Asphalt paving support (stone, millings, haul-off)
Industry best practices for dirt/aggregate hauling—efficient dispatch, material matching, erosion control, and clean load-out—are baked into our process.
Service area
Tri-Cities & the I-81/I-26 corridor / Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia: Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol, and surrounding counties—plus nearby Southwest Virginia.
How scheduling works
- Scope the move – material type, source/destination, site constraints.
- Right-size the fleet – truck count, cycle times, and staging.
- Dispatch & routing – permits (if needed), quarry windows, plant times.
- Tickets & wrap-up – load tickets and clean demobilization.
Why Davis & Sons
- Mountain-tested logistics – built around steep grades, narrow sites, and variable weather.
- Respect Is Our Foundation – clear radios, clean work zones, courteous drivers.
- Local relationships – quarries, landfills, and agencies that keep your schedule moving.
FAQs
Can you deliver stone/topsoil or haul off spoils from my site?
Yes—single loads to multi-day trucking plans. We’ll confirm gate hours, access, and ticketing.
Do you handle TDOT or municipal projects?
We regularly support public work and can source TDOT-approved materials and follow state permitting when required.
What about safety and tarp requirements?
We secure and cover loads per federal cargo-securement rules to prevent shifting or loss in transit.
Ready to move material?
- Request a hauling quote (material, pickup, drop-off, target dates).
- Talk to dispatch about today’s availability and cycle-time planning.
- Need equipment, too? See our fleet to pair excavation and trucking for one coordinated schedule.