Frequently Asked Questions
Dirt hauled for someone else is cargo, but FMCSA requires cargo insurance filings only from household goods carriers, so dump truck haulers have no federal cargo filing. Interstate for-hire trucks of 10,001 lb or more need at least $750,000 in liability coverage, and contracts or state rules can add requirements, so check with the insurer.
Questions for a dirt company start with the material: common, select, structural or clean fill, screened or unscreened, and whether test results or source documentation come with it. Price comes next, per cubic yard or ton, plus whether delivery is extra, the truck size and minimum load, and site access for trucks.
Dirt companies near you include soil and stone yards, sand and gravel pits, quarries and excavation contractors on active sites, and USGS counts about 6,500 construction sand and gravel pits in the US. Soil Connect's Find Dirt form takes quantity and material type, and a Dirt Specialist responds within 1 business day.
Dirt companies dig, haul, supply and dispose of soil. Excavation and grading contractors shape sites, haulers truck the material, and pits, quarries and soil yards sell fill, topsoil, sand and gravel. Brokers and marketplaces match sites with excess dirt to sites that need it, the model Soil Connect runs with digital load tickets.
Building Smarter Connections
Join our community to stay ahead with industry news, innovative solutions, and expert insights into smarter dirt brokerage and soil management. Be the first to know about updates and opportunities with Soil Connect.