Frequently asked questions
Approximately How many tons per truck load?
Solo 4 axle = 15 tons, Solo 5 axle = 18 tons, Super Dump = 23 tons, Truck & Pup or Transfer = 30 tons
How many yards per solo truck load?
Solo 4 axle = 12 CY, Solo 5 axle = 14 CY, Super Dump = 18 CY, Truck & Pup or Transfer = 24 CY
Do you load pickups?
No, we do not due to insurance reasons. Also, the size of loaders we have at our pits are just too big. However, if you have a dump trailer or a trailer with sides, we can load you.
How many tons per yard?
About 1.3-1.4 tons per yard for most crushed base products. Between 1.2-1.3 for most clean products (in truck loose conversion).
What is recommended for topping your Driveway?
As long as a sub-base is established, 3/4″ Base or 1-1/4″ Base are both good options.
Do you place the rock (grade, roll, etc.)?
We can tailgate-spread the rock if road isn’t too rough and if the driveway is long enough to spread efficiently. However we don’t usually place the rock (grading, rolling, etc.). We can provide a quote, but usually refer customers to excavation and dirt-work contractors.
How do I figure out how much rock I need?
Length x Width x Depth (all in feet), divided by 27 to get cubic yards. Multiply cubic yards x conversion factor (1.2-1.4 etc.) to get tons (Truck Measure). If the rock is compacted, you’ll need 1.8 tons per yard.
Where are your pits?
We have locations in Coeur D’Alene, Priest River, Dover, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, Tensed, and Clark Fork. Visit our Locations page for more information.
Do you have someone at your pits every day?
We have a scale person and loader operator at the Dover and Fighting Creek locations. All other pit locations are staffed on an as-needed basis. Arrangements can be made by contacting our home office at 208-255-2611 or Mike Peak at 208-290-2561.
Do you operate the Granite Hill Pit?
We have partnered with Basin Resources to operate the pit. We will crush all the materials in the pit and will haul all the materials out of the pit. Basin Resources runs all of the day-to-day operations and will be billing customers.
Does your company offer a Conveyor (Placement) truck?
Yes we do. It is $190/Hr and will haul about 17 tons of Material. We can convey material up to about 2” in size.