Shopify dump truck delivery rates by cubic yards, tonnage, and road miles.
Stop losing margin when a homeowner orders 14 yards of stone or mulch and Shopify charges for a single local delivery run. AxleMile converts cubic yards and tons into exact dump truck trips at checkout.
The checkout margin trap:
Default Shopify Local Delivery charges one flat radius fee whether the customer orders 2 yards of bark mulch or 14 tons of crushed limestone that takes three round trips.
- Handles both payload caps (lbs/tons) and bed volume caps (cubic yards) on the same truck.
- Prevents mixing incompatible bulk materials on a single dump bed unless divider compartments are enabled.
- Works on Shopify Basic via storefront cart estimator and on Grow, Advanced, or Plus natively inside checkout.
Live Checkout Rate & Trip Calculator CarrierService + Storefront
Simulated Shopify Checkout Shipping Method 3 TRUCK TRIPS
Single-Axle Dump Truck (3 Trips · 14.5 mi · 33,600 lbs)
Split across 3 truck loads (16,000 lb max per load · 14.5 mi each trip)
$353.25
Per-trip tariff: $75.00 base + (9.5 billable mi × $4.50) = $117.75
Required runs: 3 trips (70% axle payload capacity per load)
Margin protected on this single order: $268.25
A flat $85 Shopify local delivery rule undercharges this 3-trip haul by $268.25.
Sample SKU weights, payload limits, and checkout behavior
| Material / Product SKU | Typical Unit Weight | Example Shopify Order | AxleMile Checkout Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" Washed Crushed Stone | 2,600 lbs / yd³ | 10 yd³ (26,000 lbs) | Splits into 2 runs on a 16,000 lb dump truck |
| Screened Topsoil / Compost Mix | 2,100 lbs / yd³ | 12 yd³ (25,200 lbs) | Splits into 2 runs by payload limit |
| Hemlock or Dyed Bark Mulch | 700 lbs / yd³ | 15 yd³ (10,500 lbs) | Splits into 2 runs by 8 yd³ bed volume cap |
| Palletized Concrete Pavers | 3,200 lbs / pallet | 4 pallets (12,800 lbs) | Selects flatbed or tri-axle profile automatically |