FAQ
Do I need my own salt storage to buy bulk?
No. That's the point of delivery. Bulk salt can be dropped in loads sized to your season and your site, so you aren't buying a barn or making a run every storm. Tell us your tons per season and where you plow, and the quote will spell out drop sizes and timing.
Can I load out during a storm, at night?
Storm-night loading is part of the service. When a big event is coming, loading hours are extended so contractors can top off trucks and spreaders when they actually need material. Ask about storm loading when you request your quote.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on the product and whether it's pickup or delivery. Pickup can be as small as a spreader load. Delivered bulk usually has a minimum. Your written quote will list it.
Where does Kansas salt come from?
Central Kansas sits on huge salt beds. Hutchinson has mined salt continuously since 1923, and there are mines and depots around Lyons. That's a short haul to Wichita, Topeka and Johnson County.
What are Kansas's studded-tire dates?
Kansas allows studded tires from November 1 to April 1 (K.A.R. 36-7-2). Missouri's window is slightly different, so check if you run both sides of the state line.
Do you work with cities, counties and school districts?
Yes. Public works crews can request a quote for emergency resupply when their own supply runs short mid-season, or for a seasonal contract. See the public works resupply page.
Why do the prices on this site say estimate?
Because they are. The ranges come from public bid results and published price lists. Your price depends on product, tons, delivery distance and timing. Only a written quote is a price.
Does ice control really cut slip-and-fall risk?
Timely, documented ice control is one of the main things a property owner or contractor can do to keep people from getting hurt and to show they took reasonable care. It doesn't replace good judgment, inspection or your insurance advice, but it is the job.
