Truck Load Capacities in Ogden, UT
Sandee’s Soil & Rock offers reliable, fast delivery of landscaping materials to local homes and businesses. When ordering products for delivery, it’s important to understand the load capacities of our fleet of delivery trucks. We have a fleet of vehicles that can be used to deliver decorative rock, gravel, concrete, topsoil, bark, sand, sandbags, and more. We can handle loads of almost any size.
You are also welcome to use your own vehicle to pick up and haul the materials you buy. To do so, you will need to have a working knowledge of your vehicle’s load capacity. To take advantage of our delivery services, calculate the amount of material you will need and then call us to make sure it is within our truck load capacities in Ogden, UT.
Understanding Truck Load Capacities
If you plan on using your own vehicle or renting a truck to pick up landscaping materials, you must know the load capacity of the vehicle. The capacity of a truck load of landscaping materials depends on the specific truck used. Truck load capacities are the maximum weight that each truck can carry safely, and it is determined by the specific Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of each truck minus its curb weight, which is the weight of the vehicle when it’s empty. This information can usually be found in the owner’s manual or the manufacturer’s website. The maximum weight a truck can carry includes the weight of the cargo, passengers, and materials and may also be affected by anything that the truck is towing, like trailers, equipment, or carts.
Benefits of Understanding Truck Load Capacities
Understanding your truck load capacity will help you plan how to pick up your landscaping materials. If your vehicle can’t handle the weight of the materials you are transporting, you could damage your truck, increase your risk of an accident, or even be liable for fines and fees related to local laws and regulations. If you need a large volume of heavy materials delivered for a big project, construction site, or business, we recommend having our team deliver them to you. We have a fleet of vehicles that can handle heavy loads.
Maximize Efficiency with Accurate Truck Load Capacity
If you choose to have your materials delivered, we will do everything possible to maximize the efficiency of delivery. We will work closely with you to understand the timeline for your project, the volume and type of materials needed, and your delivery window. We can then determine which vehicle or vehicles are best to get you your materials as quickly and safely as possible. If you are going to pick up your landscaping materials and haul them yourself, you can do a few things to protect your vehicle, maintain your safety, and maximize efficiency:
- Use as much space in the truck bed as possible.
- Load the items strategically and utilize tie-downs and straps to prevent movement while driving.
- Understand the weight limits for your vehicle.
- Distribute weight evenly across the truck bed.
- Work with at least one other person for improved safety and efficiency.
Helpful Pickup Truck Load Capacity Chart
Calculate the amount of landscaping materials you need to try to estimate their size and weight. You can then use this helpful pickup truck load capacity chart to better understand how much a standard pickup truck can haul.
| Truck Size | Light Material (Bark, etc.) | Heavy Material (Gravel, etc.) |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Size1/2 Ton Short Bed 1500 or 150 | Light Material (Bark, etc.)1.5 yards | Heavy Material (Gravel, etc.)1 yard |
| Truck Size1/2 Ton Long Bed 1500 or 150 | Light Material (Bark, etc.)3 yards | Heavy Material (Gravel, etc.)1 yard |
| Truck Size3/4 Ton 2500 or 250 | Light Material (Bark, etc.)3 yards | Heavy Material (Gravel, etc.)1.5 yards |
| Truck Size1 Ton 3500 or 350 | Light Material (Bark, etc.)3 yards | Heavy Material (Gravel, etc.)2 yards |
Legal Truck Load Regulations
You also must be aware of legal truck load regulations in Utah, or you are at risk of fines and fees. You must determine your pickup truck load capacity, 10 wheeler truck loading capacity, 14 feet truck load capacity, or box truck load capacity and then adhere to Utah’s legal truck load regulations. Visit the Utah Department of Transportation’s website to review its maximum weight limitations for vehicles under Utah Administrative Rule R909-2-5 and its general oversize or overweight permit provisions and determine if you need a special permit to haul a heavy load.
Streamline Your Transportation of Landscaping Materials
If you need assistance determining if your vehicle can handle the transportation of the landscaping materials you need for your project, we can help. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff at Sandee’s Soil & Rock has decades of experience in the industry. We can help you better understand your vehicle’s load capacity and the weight of the materials you need. If you don’t think your vehicle can handle the load, we’re happy to arrange delivery of your landscaping materials in the Ogden, UT area. Call us now or contact us online to learn more.