Cement and masonry materials delivery

Small builders, masons, landscapers, fence and deck installers, and homeowners doing patios, slabs or repairs.

You mark up materials and charge a delivery fee based on distance or load size. Repeat orders from contractors, plus same-day delivery, are the main earners.

• Safe driving and loading
• Knowing which products suit which jobs
• Reliable timing and customer service
• Basic bookkeeping and pricing

• General liability and commercial auto insurance, personal auto policies often exclude business deliveries
• Vehicle weight limits and any commercial driver rules for heavier trucks, check with your state DMV and DOT
• Heavy lifting, bags are heavy, so consider a lift gate, pallet jack or hired help
• Cement dust is a skin and lung irritant, check OSHA guidance on silica dust and protective gear
• Sales tax collection rules and local business license requirements vary by state and city

Startup costs are typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on the truck or trailer you use, your first stock purchase and any lifting equipment. This is an estimate, so price your own vehicle and initial inventory before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many contractors and homeowners you serve and the size of your orders. That is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and it assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

Check insurance first: general liability and commercial auto, since personal auto policies often exclude business deliveries. Check vehicle weight limits and any commercial driver rules with your state DMV and DOT, OSHA guidance on silica dust, and local sales tax and business license requirements.