Bulk Landscape Material Delivery

Homeowners doing garden projects, small landscapers, builders and contractors who don't want to haul material themselves.

You sell material by the cubic yard or ton at a markup over what you pay the supplier, plus a delivery fee based on distance. Repeat contractor accounts help fill your week.

• Comfortable driving and loading a heavy truck
• Route planning and scheduling
• Basic pricing and quoting by volume
• Reliable customer communication

• Check whether your truck's weight rating requires a commercial driver's license or a USDOT number in your state
• Commercial auto and general liability insurance, which cost more than for ordinary vehicles
• Overloading can bring fines and damage the truck, so check weight limits and local road restrictions
• Check your state's rules on sales tax for materials and registration with your state revenue department
• Delivery is seasonal in many areas, so plan cash flow for slow winter months

Estimates are typically around $8,000 to $40,000 to start, depending mainly on the truck you buy or lease, plus insurance and setup. With no yard to rent, you pick up loads from quarries or wholesale yards.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many loads you deliver, your pricing and your area. Delivery is seasonal in many places, so plan cash flow for slow winter months.

Check whether your truck's weight rating requires a commercial driver's license or a USDOT number in your state. Also check weight limits and local road restrictions, commercial auto and liability insurance, and your state's sales tax rules and registration.