Fill Dirt in Russellville, TN

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 8–12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt (roughly 10–15 tons depending on moisture). For Russellville and other small West Tennessee towns, delivered cost usually runs in the range of $250–$800 per truck load, depending on distance, supplier, and material quality. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers transparent quotes and 2+ business day standard delivery; request a local quote for an exact price.

A pickup load is usually 1–3 cubic yards and can cost roughly $40–$200 if you pick up at a yard, but delivered pickup-size loads often carry a minimum delivery fee. Many local suppliers in West Tennessee let customers pick up small loads, while delivery for small loads to Russellville is possible but may include a short-load or minimum-charge. Use Hello Gravel to check local supplier options and delivery availability for small loads.

Use the formula: cubic yards = (length ft x width ft x depth ft) / 27. For example, assuming a common driveway width of 10 ft, a 20 ft by 10 ft area at 2u0022 (0.167 ft) needs about 1.23 cubic yards (≈1.5–1.8 tons); at 4u0022 (0.333 ft) it needs about 2.46 cubic yards (≈3.0–3.5 tons). Adjust these numbers if your driveway width differs and remember material compaction can change the final tonnage.

Two inches of loose fill-dirt is only suitable as a light top-dress over an already stable, well-drained base; it will not provide structural support on its own. In West Tennessee where soils can be clayey and hold moisture, plan on at least 4–6 inches of compacted base (or a gravel subbase with fill-dirt on top) for routine vehicle traffic. For best results, compact in lifts and consider using crushed stone or gravel for the structural layer.

Delivered prices vary with local supply and distance, but a reasonable range for West Tennessee is about $8–$25 per ton or $12–$40 per cubic yard delivered. Lower-end prices reflect bulk orders close to the source, while higher-end prices include small loads, longer hauls, or extra fees. For an exact, up-to-date quote for Russellville, use Hello Gravel to get local supplier pricing.

If you need several cubic yards, bulk delivery by dump truck is usually the most cost-effective per unit. For very small amounts, DIY pickup from a supplier can be cheapest overall, but suppliers may not deliver tiny loads or may charge a minimum delivery fee. Hiring a contractor adds labor costs but can save time and avoid mistakes; compare total material + delivery + labor before deciding.

Yes. Hello Gravel’s platform enforces a minimum order of 3 tons, and many local suppliers have minimum cubic yard or ton requirements for delivery. Extra fees you may encounter include short-load or minimum-delivery charges, fuel or distance surcharges, off-road or long-driveway access fees, and after-hours delivery charges—ask for these details when you get a quote.

Next-day delivery is commonly available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, subject to truck and supplier availability. Same-day delivery for small loads is uncommon in small towns and is offered only occasionally depending on local haulers and schedule; expect an extra premium if available. Small loads often incur a minimum delivery charge, so check the quote before confirming.

Using a 20 ft x 10 ft example: top-dressing 2u0022 requires about 1.2 yd3 (≈1.6 tons) but that’s below the 3-ton minimum, so you may pay for the minimum order (material + delivery) roughly $150–$400 depending on supplier. Replacing or building up to 4u0022 (about 2.5 yd3 / ≈3.2 tons) meets the minimum and could run about $200–$600 for material and delivery; add $50–$200+ if you pay for spreading or hire labor. Driver tailgate spreading is available at their discretion and not guaranteed, so factor in separate labor if you need uniform compaction and grading.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet; at 4u0022 depth (0.333 ft) 1 yd3 covers about 81 sq ft, and at 2u0022 it covers about 162 sq ft. Because fill-dirt typically weighs about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard, 1 ton is roughly 0.7–0.8 yd3 (so expect about 62 sq ft at 4u0022 or 124 sq ft at 2u0022 per ton). Using local delivered price ranges for West Tennessee ($8–$25/ton or $12–$40/yd3), a single cubic yard delivered would generally cost about $12–$40 in Russellville—get a local Hello Gravel quote for precise pricing.