Fill Dirt in Millersville, TN

Delivered fill-dirt pricing in the Millersville/Tennessee region typically ranges from about $12 to $30 per cubic yard (roughly $8 to $20 per ton), depending on soil quality, local supplier, and haul distance. Prices can change quickly with fuel and demand, so get a live quote through Hello Gravel for an accurate delivered price to your address.

A single 10–14 cubic yard dump-truck load of fill-dirt usually costs roughly $120 to $420 for the material and delivery combined, based on the per-yard range above and local haul. Exact cost depends on the supplier, distance from the pit, and any site-access complications; request a quote in the Hello Gravel checkout to see truckload pricing for your zip code.

Spreading and compacting one 10–14 cu yd load for a typical 20-foot driveway usually takes 2 workers and 2–4 hours if a skid-steer or small bobcat and plate compactor are used. You’ll need rakes, shovels, a small loader or skid-steer for bulk spreading, and a plate compactor or roller for compaction; contractor labor for that job often ranges from a few hundred dollars depending on local rates and site conditions.

Use fill-dirt to raise grade or fill voids, but do not use it as the finished driveway base because it doesn’t drain or lock together well. For Millersville’s often clayey soils, a crushed-stone base (crusher-run or 3/4" minus) is recommended for drainage and stability; you can place fill-dirt under the base only when you need to build up low areas before installing the proper base rock.

Permit and HOA requirements vary by municipality and neighborhood; Millersville and Sumner County may have rules about driveway changes, curb cuts, stormwater, or large earthwork. Always check with the City of Millersville public works, Sumner County planning, and your HOA before scheduling a large fill delivery, and mention permit needs when you order so suppliers can note truck size and delivery timing.

Prep typically includes removing topsoil and organic material, grading and compacting the native subgrade, and addressing drainage (slope away from structures or add a swale). On soft or clayey Millersville soils, install geotextile fabric if needed and put down 4"–8" of compacted base rock in 2–4" lifts before adding surface gravel to prevent settling and standing water.

Yes—prices and availability can vary seasonally: spring and fall are busier and heavy rains can limit quarry access, which raises costs and delays. Haul distance is a major cost driver; most quotes assume local pits within 10–20 miles, and longer hauls add fuel and time surcharges, so material that looks cheap at the pit can become costly once delivery is included.

Contractors usually provide a line-item quote including material (per cu yd), delivery, excavation/haul-away, machine time (hourly for excavator or skid-steer), labor, compaction, and any drainage or permit fees. Typical small driveway turnkey prices vary widely based on scope, but expect contractors to break out fill-dirt cost separately so you can compare material-only vs full-install options; get multiple written estimates for the Millersville area.