I've done it plenty of times, however I wouldn't want to do it for any more than 10 miles at a slow speed. Have the pallet loaded a close to the cab as possible and watch for bumps, you will be almost sitting on the bump stops. You will be exceeding the weight capacity of the truck but a short, show trip should be fine. I burn 5 tons each season so I added Firestone air bags to the rear, 60 psi will keep it level with a ton. I also have 10ply tires.

 

A ton (2,000+lbs) is exceeding the gross haul weight of the vehicle. If you try to load that much, you're risking damaging your shocks, and permanently bending your leaf packs. If you get in an accident, it will be YOUR fault, regardless of who was originally causitory to the accident.

Short answer is "no". If you can't do it in two trips, rent a small trailer.

 

If you can't do it in two trips, rent a small trailer.

Exactly. Why risk damage to the truck. Not worth it.

Op, do they offer delivery service from your supplier? If so, may be worth it to pay the delivery charge and let them back it up into your
driveway. Just a thought.

 

don't do it Gorilla

 

I have access to a trailer and it's easier to unload bags walking out of the trailer vs. jumping in and out of the bed of my truck. I was just looking for an alternative to do this one time since my buddy's trailer needs a new wire harness plug. As far as delivery goes, it's not worth it for me to pay the $50-75 fee for one ton.

I'm still trying to estimate how much i'll go through this year. Next year, i'll have my pellet dealer deliver my 3 tons. They come with a trailer and pallet jack and can wheel em right into my garage, no stacking necessary. Thanks for the replies guys. I'll just bring the trailer with me to TSC and grab a plug, wire it up, then drive home the pellets.

 

so just to revisit this quick (i borrowed a buddy's F-150 which worked fine), if i put bags in the back, i could do it? could i drive, carefully and cautiously, 15-20 miles of mixed highway and backroads? Pellet's are the most available thing and my local HD and Lowes don't get softies in ever. The dealers i can get to that do stock softies are 15-20 miles away. I'd also like to be able to bring a ton home now and again if i happen upon a good deal.

Thanks,
Drew