Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial trucks or combinations over 26,000 pounds, vehicle included, usually need a CDL. Under 49 CFR 383.5, a single truck rated or weighing 26,001 pounds or more takes a Class B, and a combination towing a unit over 10,000 pounds takes a Class A. Farm exemptions vary by state, so check the state DMV.
Dump truck hourly rates commonly run about $50 to $100 for local dirt delivery companies, according to HomeGuide. Minnesota's current minimum rental rates for state-funded highway work range from about $81 to $105 an hour for three-axle trucks and $115 to $141 for four-or-more-axle trucks. Rates vary by region and truck size.
Hauling rates per mile for dirt and sand typically run about $3 to $10 per mile beyond a supplier's standard delivery area, per HomeGuide. Many haulers bill by the hour, load or ton instead, and rates vary by region. Soil Connect's matching looks for the closest sites, since shorter hauls cost less.
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