COMMERCIAL SERVICE SPECIFICATION • HURON COUNTY, MI • RATE BASIS: $0.12–$0.50 USD / BUSHEL

Direct commercial grain transport from Huron County turn rows to elevator receiving pits.

Etl Farms, Inc. moves field-harvested corn, food-grade soybeans, dry edible navy and black beans, and winter wheat directly from combine discharge augers to commercial elevators, river terminals, and farm storage across Michigan’s Thumb.

We provide single-truck dedicated dispatch. You do not wait on third-party freight brokers or uncommitted subcontract drivers. Rates are quoted between 0.12 and 0.50 USD per bushel, determined directly by loaded road distance, total bushel volume, diesel fuel prices, crop test weight, field approach road quality, and field shape.

Schedule Field Rig Review Pricing Factors
Commercial grain truck standing beside a harvested corn field ready for loading in Pigeon Michigan
Commercial grain truck at field headland • Pigeon, MI Catalogue item: Commercial Bulk Grain Hauling • $0.12–$0.50 / bu

Rate.

Hauling rates range strictly from $0.12 to $0.50 USD per bushel. We do not provide arbitrary ballpark numbers or hidden post-harvest surcharges. Every quote is computed against six concrete operating realities confirmed before our wheels touch your turn row.

The table and factor roster below outline how each physical condition moves your haul rate inside the $0.12 to $0.50 USD per bushel band.

Loaded Distance

Mileage between your field access gate and the destination elevator gate. Runs under 5 miles settle near the $0.12/bu floor. Runs exceeding 25 miles over county secondary roads push toward $0.50/bu.

Cargo Bushel Volume

Total volume across the field block. Multi-thousand-bushel harvest jobs allowing continuous turn-around reduce setup friction and anchor lower per-bushel rates.

Fuel Burn Index

Wholesale Midwest off-road and on-highway diesel benchmarks. Surcharges are indexed directly against regional fuel cost variations to keep base hauling rates fair.

Grain Commodity Type

Test weight and discharge cleanout requirements. Shelled corn and soybeans flow rapidly through bottom traps; dry edible beans require slower handling to prevent split skins.

Field Approach Condition

Culvert width, turning radius, and surface firmness. Packed crushed stone approaches minimize staging delays; narrow ditches requiring auxiliary tractor assist adjust the rate.

Field Acreage & Shape

Long, continuous half-mile runs allow efficient combine turnaround. Irregular triangular parcels requiring frequent tractor staging points require additional maneuvering time.

Commercial Bushel Pricing Matrix Confirmed Operator Rates • Huron County, MI
Haul Distance Band Rate Per Bushel (USD) Ground & Route Conditions Typical Receiving Terminals
Under 6 Miles (Local) $0.12 – $0.18 / bu Solid gravel lane, paved county road, fast turn row access Pigeon local elevator, nearby farm bin storage
6 to 15 Miles (District) $0.19 – $0.32 / bu Mixed asphalt and county road, standard ditch approach Elkton, Sebewaing, or Bad Axe receiving terminals
15 to 30+ Miles (Regional) $0.33 – $0.50 / bu Extended transit, state highway corridor, terminal pit lines Caro ethanol plant, Saginaw river shipping terminals
Grain transport truck on commercial certified platform scale for gross weight check
Commercial elevator scale verification • Gross and tare weight certified Net dry bushels stamped on elevator tickets

Deploy.

Commercial grain transport demands durable, field-tested machinery. Etl Farms, Inc. utilizes high-spec agricultural and highway transport equipment maintained in our Pigeon workshop.

Our active fleet configuration includes: commercial day-cab truck, agricultural tractor, high-capacity grain trailer, specialized grain hopper body, and complete mechanical workshop equipment for immediate field repair.

Equipment is inspected before every harvest run: air brake systems, commercial tires, tarp tensioners, discharge trap gears, and hitch pins undergo rigorous safety checks to prevent highway downtime when elevator scales are closing.

Highway Hauler Commercial Day-Cab Truck

Heavy-duty commercial tractor optimized for regional asphalt and packed gravel roads, offering tight maneuverability on Huron County farm turn rows.

Bulk Vessel Grain Hopper Body & Trailer

High-capacity bottom-discharge grain trailer with quick-crank trap doors, sealed roll tarp system, and steep internal slope sheets for complete crop discharge.

Field Muscle Agricultural Tractor

High-horsepower agricultural tractor deployed for in-field transfer support, headland positioning, and towing assist under soft autumn ground conditions.

Field Support Trailer & Grain Body Systems

Dual-hopper configuration allowing quick 3-minute pit unloading at commercial grain terminals, minimizing truck wait times in elevator lines.

Service & Upkeep Mechanical Transport Gear

On-site mechanical shop tools, high-tonnage hydraulic jacks, torque tools, and spare air lines staged at our Filion Road headquarters for rapid turnaround.

Single Rig Allocation Dedicated Dispatch

One dedicated truck setup per booking cycle, operated directly by farmer/driver since 2026. Your grain is our sole focus while under dispatch.

Farm mechanical repair workshop with heavy transport maintenance tools and equipment
Farm mechanical maintenance workshop • Pigeon, MI Tractor, trailer, hopper body, and mechanical transport gear inspected before every harvest run

Disclose.

Growers choose hauling partners based on straightforward criteria. Here is how Etl Farms, Inc. operates against common harvest objections:

What we will not do: We do not pull 80,000-lb highway rigs onto waterlogged ditches or saturated headlands without an established stone approach or tractor transfer staging. Getting a highway rig buried to its axles ruins soil structure and stalls harvesting for both grower and hauler.

Who this is not for: We are not a nationwide freight brokerage arranging hundreds of spot-market freight loads. If you need 30 simultaneous semi-trucks on an hour's notice for a corporate mega-farm, our single-rig dedicated dispatch is not built for your operation.

Who this is built for: Huron County family farms and regional agricultural operators who need a dependable, verified local farmer-driver who respects harvest timelines, inspects his gear daily, and bills honest per-bushel rates on certified elevator tickets.

Comparison Point Etl Farms, Inc. Standard Brokerage Alternative
Price per Bushel $0.12 to $0.50 USD / bu Variable spot rates with tack-on broker fees
Operator Identity Local farmer/driver active since 2026 Unvetted third-party regional freight carrier
Business Registry Proof Michigan business registry verified Out-of-state broker shell or freight LLC
Field Turnaround Direct dispatch coordinated with your combine Unknown transit delays and missed delivery slots
Settlement Basis Certified elevator scale tickets only Uncalibrated field yield estimates
Commercial driver inspecting tires and air lines during pre-trip transport check
Pre-trip commercial inspection • Safety lines, brakes, and roll tarp assembly Pigeon, MI staging headquarters • Filion Road

Reserve.

Lock in your harvest hauling dates and obtain an exact per-bushel quote for your field parcels.

Dispatch is scheduled by direct mutual agreement. Tell us your field crossroads, target delivery terminal, expected crop, and approximate bushel count.

Terminal Staging Office

6922 FILION ROAD, PIGEON, MI 48755-9724
(989) 453-2455
[email protected]
Michigan Business Registry Verified

Booking Terms

Quotes are confirmed all-in based on loaded mileage and scale ticket net dry bushels. We require at least one working contact method (phone or email) to finalize harvest scheduling.

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