What does a dump truck full of sand cost?

A dump truck full of sand costs between 300 dollars and 800 dollars depending on truck size, sand type, distance for delivery, and your location. A small single-axle dump truck carries about 5 to 7 tons or about 3 to 5 cubic yards of sand. That load of common fill sand or river sand costs about 300 to 500 dollars delivered within 20 miles of the quarry. A larger tandem-axle dump truck carries about 13 to 15 tons or 10 to 12 cubic yards, which costs about 500 to 800 dollars delivered. Specialty sands like washed concrete sand, masonry sand, white beach sand, or premium play sand cost more, around 600 to 1000 dollars per large truckload. The sand itself is cheap at 20 to 50 dollars per ton at the quarry, so most of the cost is trucking, fuel, and driver time, with delivery fees of 100 to 200 dollars. If you pick up the sand yourself with your own dump trailer, a truckload might cost only 150 to 300 dollars. For very small dump trucks or bobtail trucks with 2 to 3 tons, expect 150 to 350 dollars. Prices are higher in cities and lower near quarries. Always ask if price includes delivery and spreading or just dumping in a pile.