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Concrete Truckload Calculator
Estimate ready-mix concrete truckloads, cubic yards to order, truck capacity, delivery fees, short-load fees, concrete weight, and total concrete delivery cost for slabs, driveways, patios, footings, and pads.
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Short-load fees
Ready-mix planning note
Truck capacity, minimum orders, fuel surcharges, short-load fees, waiting time, and delivery zones vary by supplier. Use this calculator to plan the order, then confirm final pricing with the ready-mix company.
Common truck capacity
8–10 yd³
Actual capacity depends on supplier, truck, and local weight limits.
Calculate concrete truckloads
Enter known cubic yards or calculate yards from dimensions. Estimate order quantity, ready-mix truckloads, delivery fees, short-load fees, weight, and total delivery cost.
Truckload estimate
Estimated total
$1,590
1 truckload estimated.
This is a planning estimate. Final supplier pricing depends on mix design, market, truck capacity, minimum order, short-load policies, fuel surcharge, delivery zone, waiting time, and local fees.
For homeowners
Use the calculator to understand whether your project may require bagged concrete, a partial ready-mix order, or one or more truckloads.
For contractors
Estimate ready-mix order size, truckloads, delivery cost, short-load fees, and total concrete cost before calling the supplier.
For property managers
Plan concrete delivery budgets for pads, sidewalks, patios, driveways, repairs, and multi-property maintenance projects.
Concrete truckload calculator FAQs
How many yards are in a concrete truck?
Many ready-mix trucks carry around 8 to 10 cubic yards. Some trucks carry less or more depending on supplier, truck size, and legal weight limits.
What is a short-load fee?
A short-load fee is an extra charge for concrete orders below a supplier's minimum delivery quantity. It helps cover delivery cost on small orders.
Should I round concrete orders up?
Usually yes. Ordering slightly more concrete helps avoid running short during a pour. Many projects use 5% to 10% overage.
Does this calculator guarantee supplier pricing?
No. Supplier pricing varies by market, mix design, fuel surcharge, delivery zone, minimum order, waiting time, and local fees.