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CATEGORY:Bark, Mulch & Compost
LOCATION:Illinois USA
PRODUCT:LVS-3BMP Portable
WEBSITE:www.midwest-trading.com

How Many Cubic Yards in a Load of Mulch?

Midwest Trading Finds the Answer with Loadscan

For decades, the mulch industry has asked the same question: how many cubic yards are on a load of mulch? Traditionally, there was no clear or consistent answer. Both buyers and sellers of bulk mulch relied on subjective estimates, leading to disputes, inaccuracies, and inconsistencies in pricing and delivery.

Midwest Trading, a wholesale supplier serving the Green Industry across Chicagoland for more than 30 years, decided to put an end to the uncertainty. Specializing in custom-engineered soils, sustainable landscape products, and premium bark mulches, Midwest Trading wanted a reliable and transparent solution for measuring every truck load of mulch.

Eliminating the Guesswork with Loadscan

In 2014, Midwest Trading invested in a Loadscan Load Volume Scanner (LVS), installing it at their Ottawa, Illinois barge facility. The scanner uses dual laser heads to measure a truck before and after loading, delivering a computerized readout with better than 99% accuracy.

Dave Boyce, Sales & Marketing Division Manager at Midwest Trading, explains:
“Our customers have never been happier, because now they know exactly how much mulch is on their load. There’s no guesswork — just precise, laser-verified data.”

This advancement has built customer trust, improved accountability, and created a fair system for both suppliers and buyers.

truck load of mulch

Portable Scanning for Maximum Flexibility

Midwest Trading selected the Loadscan Portable LVS, which is ideal for large-scale or long-term truck measurement projects. Mounted on a precast concrete block, the system is easy to relocate around the site with a forklift. When paired with an optional built-in kiosk, the unit becomes fully self-contained and can operate on mains power or approved generators. Setup takes only a few hours, making it one of the most efficient solutions for accurate mulch truckload measurement.

The Benefits for the Mulch Industry

By answering the age-old question — “how many cubic yards on a load of mulch?” — Midwest Trading has transformed its operations. The LVS system has:

  • Eliminated disputes over load size.

  • Improved efficiency in loading and invoicing.

  • Delivered reliable data to support fair transactions.

For mulch producers, suppliers, and buyers alike, volumetric load scanning ensures that every truck load of mulch is measured fairly and consistently.

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