I'm looking to haul 2 yards of gravel from a landscaping company and I'm considering renting a truck from Home Depot. I'm concerned about how they'll load the gravel and whether it might damage the truck. Is it a better option to just have the gravel delivered instead? I'm trying to save some money on this project.
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Honestly, I highly recommend getting it delivered. Gravel’s pretty heavy, and delivery often doesn’t cost much more than a rental. It’ll save you a lot of hassle and potential damage to a rental truck.
Moving 2 yards of gravel can be a heavy load, around 5000-6000 lbs. Unless you’re planning to take multiple trips with a rental truck, I'd suggest going for delivery. Plus, I’ve heard that those trucks have weight sensors that can prevent you from shifting out of park if you're overloaded. That’d be a hassle you want to avoid!
Totally! Those sensors can be super sensitive. I’ve seen them go off just with a couple of people in the cab even if the cargo was fine!
Exactly! I used to see these issues all the time. It’s definitely better to let the pros handle the delivery.