Bulk Landscape Materials Delivery
Sell and deliver soil, gravel and mulch straight from suppliers to homes and job sites, with no yard to run.
- C$15k-70k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A delivery-based supplier. Customers order by phone or online, you pick up from a quarry or producer and deliver to their driveway or site with a dump truck or dump trailer. You do not need a yard.
Your first three steps
- Set up accounts with two or three local quarries and soil producers and note their prices and opening hours
- Check what licence class and vehicle registration your truck or trailer needs with your provincial transport authority
- Make a simple price list by material, load size and delivery zone, and share it with local landscapers and in community groups
Who pays
Homeowners, small landscapers and renovation contractors who need a load or two without collecting it themselves.
How it makes money
You charge for the material plus a delivery fee based on distance and load size. The margin comes from the markup on materials and the delivery charge.
Skills that help
- Safe truck and trailer driving
- Route planning and scheduling
- Customer service and clear quoting
Watch out for
- Commercial driver licence class, vehicle registration and any commercial vehicle safety program, check your province
- Weight limits and spring road bans in some regions, which can restrict heavy loads
- Commercial general liability and commercial auto insurance, as damage to driveways or property is a real risk
- Home-based business licence rules if you run dispatch from home, check your municipality
- Slow winter months, so consider other seasonal products or other work
- Quebec has French-language requirements for customer-facing materials
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a bulk landscape delivery business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your dump truck or dump trailer, insurance and how you set up ordering. You do not need a yard, which can keep some costs down.
How much can a bulk landscape delivery business earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many loads you deliver and your pricing. Winter months are slow, so consider other seasonal products or other work to keep income steady.
What licences and rules should I check for bulk material delivery?
Check the commercial driver licence class, vehicle registration and any commercial vehicle safety program in your province. Also check weight limits and spring road bans, commercial general liability and commercial auto insurance, and Quebec French-language requirements.
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