Delivery Trucks

I am often asked what size dump truck will deliver our products. Although we have access to all sized trucks, here are the three trucks that deliver our products most often.



This is our truck. It is a standard sized dump truck although has only one rear axle. Most gravel trucks have two rear axles (aka tandem) allowing them more weight capacity. Our truck needs a 10’ width clearance and about 18’ height clearance. We can dump on driveways without fear of cracking the pavement. It is fairly agile and can dump in most places. If you look under the rear doors, you’ll notice a bar. This bar hinders our ability to dump over anything (such as a wall, or even a high curb).




We have started referring some smaller deliveries to New Mexico Earth Adobe. This is their truck. It is about 7’ wide and can carry up to 6 cubic yards of our material. Weight is not an issue for this truck either. It is even more agile than our truck. The smaller truck allows it to run more efficiently. It does not have a minimum required quantity.






Southwest Express has been handling our long distance hauling for close to 10 years. One of the largest trucks at our disposal is their 30 yard end-dump. It is a full sized tractor/trailer measuring about 52’ long. The dump bed raises about 30’ in the air and is fairly unstable when raised. For this reason, a delivery of material in this quantity requires a large turn-around space and a FLAT, SOLID surface to dump on to. But, if you need a lot of material, and have the space to receive the truck, this is the most efficient way to go.


Now you know.