How much can a dump truck realistically haul in a day?

[George]

I'm trying to get a better idea of what's realistic for daily production with a dump truck. I know it depends on a lot of variables-truck size, material, haul distance, loading time, traffic, and site conditions-but I'm curious what people actually see in the field.

For example, how many loads or total tons would you expect in a typical workday for short hauls versus longer runs? And at what point do things like waiting time, road conditions, or operator fatigue start cutting into production?

Looking for real-world numbers and experiences from operators, owners, or project managers. Just trying to set realistic expectations rather than guessing on paper.

 

[BreakerBoss121]

Real-world? A tandem might knock out 10-15 loads on short runs, but once haul distance and wait time creep in, 6-8 solid loads is usually a more honest full-day number before fatigue and traffic start eating production..