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Haul & Trucking Calculator

Calculate truck loads, cycle times, fleet requirements, and hauling costs for earthwork projects.

BCY to LCY conversion (0 if LCY input)
Time for loader to fill truck
Positioning at load/dump
50-min hour = 83%
Loads per hour loader can provide

Results

Truck Specifications Reference

Truck Type Capacity (cy) Legal Weight (lb) Typical Use
Single axle 8-10 20,000 Light materials, restricted sites
Tandem axle 10-14 28,000-34,000 General purpose, short hauls
Tri-axle 14-18 42,000-48,000 Standard earthmoving
Quad-axle 18-22 50,000-56,000 Heavy materials
Super dump 20-26 66,000-80,000 Long haul, highway legal
Belly dump 22-28 80,000 Spreading, fast unload
Transfer (pup) 24-30 80,000 Maximum legal capacity

Hauling Considerations

  • Weight limits: May govern over volume for heavy materials
  • Swell factor: Bank material expands 15-35% when excavated
  • Operating efficiency: 50-min hour (83%) is typical
  • Cycle time: Increases significantly with distance and traffic
  • Match factor: Balance loader capacity with truck fleet
  • Road conditions: Reduce speed estimates for poor conditions