Precast Transportation Calculator
Calculate truck loads, trips, delivery schedule, and cost to haul precast elements from plant to jobsite.
Inputs
lbs
ft
ft
ft
miles
$/gal
$/hr
Results
Total truck loads
15
Pieces per truck2
Delivery days8 days
Total transport cost$3,886
Cost per trip$259
Cost per piece$130
Load weight per truck24,000 lbs
Oversize permit needed?No
Fuel cost per trip$81.82
Total fuel cost$1,227
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total number of precast pieces and their average weight, length, width, and transport height.
- Set the one-way haul distance in miles, the current diesel fuel cost per gallon, and the driver hourly rate.
- Read Pieces per Truck and Total Truck Loads to understand the delivery schedule.
- Check Oversize Permit Needed (1=yes) — pieces exceeding standard limits require permits and escort vehicles.
- Use Total Transport Cost and Cost per Piece to include delivery in your subcontractor bid.
- Review Delivery Days to coordinate just-in-time deliveries with the erection crew schedule.
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