Same-day construction material delivery means a driver picks up what you need and takes it straight to the job site, with no terminals and no waiting for the next truck. When a crew is standing around without the part, the tool or the fixtures, this is the fastest way to get it there. It works for builders and contractors, and for supply houses and distributors that deliver to them. We find a driver within 30 minutes of your request, we cover every location in the country, and rush costs the same as scheduled. Prices start from $183 for trips up to 50 miles, and fuel is included.
How same-day construction material delivery works
- Request a quote. Send the pickup and delivery addresses, the size and weight of the load, and your deadline. Use the form, call 650-552-4008 or email support@transportli.com.
- We find a driver within 30 minutes. As soon as your request is received, our dispatch team finds a driver and sends them to your pickup location.
- The driver loads, secures and photographs your freight. You get photos at pickup and can track the delivery live.
- Direct to the job site. There are no terminals or transfers. The freight is delivered and photographed at delivery, and our ops team tracks and supports every job around the clock.
Rush, same-day or scheduled: pick your timing
You choose the timing. The price does not change with it, so rush delivery costs the same as a scheduled one.
| Timing | Best for | How it works | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush | A part, tool or material you need on site now | The driver search starts the moment your request arrives, and we find a driver within 30 minutes | Same as scheduled |
| Same-day | Loads that must arrive today but not this minute | We match the pickup and delivery to your deadline | Same as rush |
| Scheduled | Planned deliveries and standing orders | You set the date and delivery window ahead of time | Same as rush |
What same-day job-site delivery costs
These are Transportli prices for cargo van and Sprinter van delivery, by distance band. Fuel is included. The prices start from these figures and can vary with the location, the state and the type of pickup location, so your quote is confirmed when you request it. Trips over 2,500 miles are quoted individually.
| Distance | Price | Approx. per mile at the top of the band |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 50 miles | from $183 | Minimum |
| 51 to 100 miles | from $275 | $2.75 |
| 101 to 150 miles | from $360 | $2.40 |
| 151 to 200 miles | from $427 | $2.13 |
| 201 to 300 miles | from $549 | $1.83 |
| 301 to 400 miles | from $702 | $1.75 |
| 401 to 500 miles | from $848 | $1.70 |
| 501 to 750 miles | from $1,092 | $1.46 |
| 751 to 1,000 miles | from $1,336 | $1.34 |
| 1,001 to 1,500 miles | from $1,580 | $1.05 |
| 1,501 to 2,000 miles | from $1,946 | $0.97 |
| 2,001 to 2,500 miles | from $2,257 | $0.90 |
A box truck is priced per mile: from about $1.71 to $2.44 per mile for local trips up to 150 miles, from about $2.07 to $2.93 for regional trips of 150 to 500 miles, and from about $2.44 to $3.66 beyond that. The final price depends on the load and the location, as the real jobs below show.
Extras, when you need them
| Extra | Price | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Liftgate | +$75 | Pickup or delivery without a dock, or with heavy items to lower to the ground |
| Inside delivery | +$100 | The driver brings the freight inside the building |
| Driver assist | +$150 | The driver helps load or unload |
| Waiting time | +$100 per hour | After the first hour at a stop |
Check your own load and distance
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Tell us the pickup, the delivery and the load. We find a driver within 30 minutes.
Get a same-day quote → Call 650-552-4008Real jobs we have run
These are six recent jobs from our own rate confirmations, with customer names and addresses removed. Each price is the all-in amount agreed for the job, with fuel included. Miles are approximate, and timing is as scheduled on the confirmation.
| Route | Miles | Vehicle | Load | Timing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia, NY to Southampton, NY | about 50 | Box truck, 15 ft | 6 pallets of tile, 7,200 lb, to a construction site | Same day | $1,230 |
| Denver, CO to Aspen, CO | about 160 | Box truck | Bronze window frames, 1,563 lb, to a residential building | Next day | $980 |
| Linden, NJ to Staten Island, NY | under 10 | Box truck | Boxed goods, 3,611 lb, including plastic forms for construction | Same day | $525 |
| Pasadena, TX to Houston, TX | about 15 | Box truck | 3 pallets, 2,932 lb | Same day | $575 |
| Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA | about 45 | Cargo van | 3 boxes, 130 lb | Same day | $325 |
| Atlanta, GA to Springfield, VA | about 620 | Cargo van | 2 pallets, 700 lb | Next day | $950 |
Prices depend on the load, the location and the type of pickup, so treat these as examples of what real jobs cost, not a rate card. For your own job, request a quote and we confirm the price up front.
Did you know?From our price card and six real jobs
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5× the cost per mile
A short hop costs about five times more per mile than a long run
A 130 lb cargo van job of about 45 miles (Los Angeles, CA to Irvine, CA) cost $325, or about $7.20 a mile. A 700 lb cargo van job of about 620 miles (Atlanta, GA to Springfield, VA) cost $950, or about $1.50 a mile.
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7,200 lb on one 15 ft box truck
Tile is heavier than most people expect
Six pallets of tile weighed 7,200 lb on a same-day job from Bohemia, NY to Southampton, NY, more than twice what a Sprinter van carries. That is why heavy materials go by box truck. The job cost $1,230.
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$92 for the second 50 miles
The second 50 miles cost half as much as the first
Prices start from $183 for trips up to 50 miles and from $275 for 51 to 100 miles. The extra 50 miles add about $92, against $183 for the first 50, so the cost per mile falls as the trip gets longer.
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$0 extra for a rush
Rush costs the same as scheduled
The rate is the same whether you need a driver right now, later today or on a scheduled date. Four of the six recent jobs above ran the same day and two ran the next day.
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30 min to find a driver
A driver is on the way within 30 minutes
We find a driver within 30 minutes of receiving your request and send them to your pickup. Dispatch tells you the arrival time when you request the job.
Which vehicle fits the job
| Vehicle | Typical capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo van | Up to 1,500 lb | Small parts, tools, documents, boxed fixtures or a single pallet |
| Sprinter van | Up to about 3,000 lb, 1 to 4 pallets depending on weight | Pallets, larger parts, multi-piece loads and boxed materials |
| Box truck | About 5,000 lb or more depending on the truck, liftgate available (one recent job carried 7,200 lb of tile) | Several pallets, heavier loads and bulkier freight |
Capacities are typical, not guarantees. Tell dispatch the size and weight of your load and they will match the right vehicle. See our cargo van and Sprinter van guides for sizes, and hot shot trucking for long or heavy loads that go on an open deck.
What we deliver to construction sites
Cargo vans, Sprinter vans and box trucks suit the materials that crews run short of in the middle of a job, and the stock a supply house sends to a customer the same day:
- Tools, fasteners, hardware and boxed fixtures.
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical parts and equipment that fit a van or a box truck.
- Palletized or boxed materials, up to the weight and size of the vehicle you choose.
- Samples, plans and small orders that need a driver, not a freight truck.
When it is not the right fit
| If your delivery is… | A better fit |
|---|---|
| Longer than the cargo area, such as full-length lumber, or heavier than about 5,000 lb | A box truck for what fits, or another truck type. Tell dispatch what you need delivered |
| Bulk material such as concrete, gravel or sand | A materials supplier with its own trucks |
| Heavy equipment or machinery that rolls or loads on a deck | Hot shot trucking |
| Palletized freight that is not urgent | LTL freight, which usually costs less |
Who uses it
- Builders and contractors. Tools, fixtures, boxed materials and parts that are missing from the job site and holding up the crew.
- Supply houses and distributors. Urgent restocks and same-day B2B supply deliveries to contractors that cannot wait for a scheduled truck.
- HVAC, plumbing and electrical trades. The part that finishes the job, picked up and brought to the site the same day.
- Anyone with a hard deadline. Trade show and event freight, retail restocks and parts that stop a production line.
Recurring deliveries for distributors
If you send the same kind of freight again and again, we can set it up once and run it every time:
- NET30 terms for recurring accounts.
- Dedicated drivers on your lanes, if you need them.
- Standing schedules for deliveries that repeat on set days and times.
- Live tracking on every job, with photos at pickup and delivery.
- 24/7 tracking and support from our ops team.
To set up an account, email support@transportli.com, call 650-552-4008 or send a request through the quote form and mention that it is recurring.
What to have ready when you request a quote
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Pickup and delivery addresses | Distance sets the price, and the pickup location lets us find the nearest driver |
| Size and weight of the load | Decides the vehicle: cargo van, Sprinter or box truck |
| Site access | A dock, stairs or a ground-level drop tells us if you need a liftgate, inside delivery or driver assist |
| Timing | Rush, same-day or a scheduled window |
| A contact at each end | So the driver can reach someone at pickup and on site |
Nationwide coverage, local trips included
We serve every location in the country. Local delivery under 100 miles is a large part of our business, so a short job-site run is not a special request. Longer trips run direct with the same rules: no terminals, photos at pickup and delivery, and live tracking. For a one-off long haul, see expedited freight; for palletized freight that is not urgent, LTL freight usually costs less.
Same-day construction material delivery: frequently asked questions
How fast can you get a driver?
We find a driver within 30 minutes of receiving your request and send them to your pickup location. How soon the driver arrives depends on where they are, and dispatch will tell you when you request the job.
Does a rush delivery cost more than a scheduled one?
No. The rate is the same whether you need the delivery right now, later today or on a scheduled date.
How much does same-day job-site delivery cost?
Prices start from $183 for trips up to 50 miles and from $275 for 51 to 100 miles, with fuel included. They can vary with the location, the state and the type of pickup location. Extras are a liftgate at +$75, inside delivery at +$100, driver assist at +$150 and waiting time at +$100 per hour after the first hour.
Is fuel included in the price?
Yes. Fuel is included in the price you are quoted.
Do you cover my area?
Yes. We serve every location in the country, and local delivery under 100 miles is a large part of our business.
Can I set up recurring or scheduled deliveries?
Yes. We offer scheduled delivery windows, standing schedules and dedicated drivers on your lanes if you need them. Recurring accounts get NET30 terms.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes. Every job has live tracking, and the driver takes photos at pickup and at delivery. Our ops team provides tracking and support 24/7.
What construction materials can you deliver?
Tools, hardware, boxed fixtures, HVAC, plumbing and electrical parts, and palletized or boxed materials that fit the vehicle. A cargo van carries up to 1,500 lb, a Sprinter van up to about 3,000 lb and a box truck up to about 5,000 lb. Items longer than the cargo area, such as full-length lumber, and bulk materials such as concrete or gravel need a different kind of truck. Tell dispatch what you need delivered.
What can I send in a cargo van, a Sprinter or a box truck?
A cargo van carries up to 1,500 lb, a Sprinter van up to about 3,000 lb and a box truck about 5,000 lb or more depending on the truck, with a liftgate available. Tell dispatch the size and weight of your load and they will match the right vehicle.