Pallet and ton-load local delivery quoting for feed mills and pellet dealers.
Let rural customers buy ton pallets of wood pellets, bagged feed, hay, and fencing online while quoting exact mileage and multi-trip flatbed capacity.
The checkout margin trap:
Customers ordering 4 to 6 tons of winter wood pellets or livestock feed at once exceed 3-pallet trailer limits, forcing staff to call back and collect second-trip fees manually.
- Handles seasonal multi-ton pellet and feed pre-orders without phone tag.
- Groups rural county deliveries onto efficient single-direction loops.
Live Checkout Rate & Trip Calculator CarrierService + Storefront
Simulated Shopify Checkout Shipping Method 2 TRUCK TRIPS
1-Ton Flatbed + Piggyback (2 Trips · 19.0 mi · 10,200 lbs)
Split across 2 truck loads (6,500 lb max per load · 19.0 mi each trip)
$228.00
Per-trip tariff: $65.00 base + (14.0 billable mi × $3.50) = $114.00
Required runs: 2 trips (78% axle payload capacity per load)
Margin protected on this single order: $153.00
A flat $75 Shopify local delivery rule undercharges this 2-trip haul by $153.00.
Sample SKU weights, payload limits, and checkout behavior
| Material / Product SKU | Typical Unit Weight | Example Shopify Order | AxleMile Checkout Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Heating Pellets (50x40 lb pallet) | 2,040 lbs / ton pallet | 4 to 6 tons | Splits >3 pallets into 2 runs automatically |
| Bulk Livestock Feed Tote (Super Sack) | 2,000 lbs / tote | 3 totes (6,000 lbs) | Verifies rural road radius and per-mile rate |