Ready-Mix Delivery Ticket Checklist
Review a ready-mix delivery ticket for mix design, yards, batch time, arrival, slump, water added, unload time, fees, and warranty questions.
A ready-mix delivery ticket checklist helps you understand what arrived on site after the truck is dispatched. The ticket may show mix design, yards, batch time, arrival time, slump, water added, unload time, admixtures, and charges that matter for payment, closeout, and warranty questions.
Before delivery, compare supplier quotes with the Ready-Mix Concrete Supplier Quote Checklist. On pour day, use the Concrete Pour Planner. If a contractor includes ready-mix inside a bid, review the line item in the Concrete Quote Reviewer.
This page supports the delivery cluster already visible in GSC and turns it into a practical post-delivery review workflow.
Quick answer
A ready-mix delivery ticket should help verify:
delivery ticket review =
project and supplier details
+ mix design, yards, and admixtures
+ batch, arrival, unload, and washout timing
+ slump, water, and field notes
+ fees, signatures, and closeout records
Do not use the ticket to make engineering conclusions by yourself. Use it as a record to discuss with the supplier, contractor, inspector, or qualified local professional.
Ticket fields to check
| Ticket field | Why it matters | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier and job | Confirms delivery belongs to your project. | Address, order number, customer name. |
| Cubic yards | Sets material delivered. | Ordered yards and waste allowance. |
| Mix design | PSI, aggregate, air, fiber, pump mix. | Quote, contract, and project requirement. |
| Batch time | Concrete age affects schedule. | Arrival and placement timing. |
| Arrival time | Starts access and wait-time questions. | Dispatch window and included unload time. |
| Slump | Workability record. | Quoted slump and field adjustment notes. |
| Water added | Can affect warranty or performance discussions. | Who requested it and how it was noted. |
| Fees | Confirms invoice lines. | Delivery, wait time, short-load, fuel, tax. |
For wait-time charges, use the Concrete Truck Wait Time Fee Guide.
Delivery ticket worksheet
| Field | Ticket value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | ||
| Project/address | ||
| Truck number | ||
| Ordered yards | ||
| Delivered yards | ||
| Mix design / PSI | ||
| Aggregate / air / fiber | ||
| Slump | ||
| Batch time | ||
| Arrival time | ||
| Unload complete | ||
| Water added | ||
| Driver or customer signature | ||
| Extra fees |
When the ticket matters
| Situation | Why ticket records help |
|---|---|
| Contractor invoice review | Confirms yards, timing, and mix basis. |
| Wait-time dispute | Shows arrival and unload timing if recorded. |
| Mix question | Provides mix design and admixture notes. |
| Pump job | Confirms pump-friendly mix or supplier coordination. |
| Warranty question | Records water additions, timing, and delivered mix. |
| Final payment | Supports closeout and documentation. |
For payment records, review the Concrete Payment Schedule Guide.
Ticket red flags
| Red flag | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Yards differ from estimate | Was extra concrete ordered, rejected, or rounded by minimum load? |
| Mix design differs | Who approved the change? |
| Water added without note | Who requested it and how does it affect warranty terms? |
| Long time gap | Was timing acceptable for the project and weather? |
| Wait-time fee appears | What included time and rate were quoted? |
| Signature missing | Who accepted delivery and when? |
FAQ
What is a ready-mix delivery ticket?
It is the delivery record from the supplier or truck. It may show project details, yards, mix design, batch time, arrival, slump, water, signatures, and fees.
Should I keep concrete delivery tickets?
Yes when available. They can help compare invoices, warranty notes, supplier questions, and contractor closeout records.
Does a delivery ticket prove concrete quality?
No. It is a record, not a full quality test. Confirm testing, code, inspection, and warranty questions with qualified local professionals.
What if water was added on site?
Ask who requested it, how much was added, whether it was documented, and how it affects warranty or specification requirements.
Next step
Use the Concrete Mix Design Quote Checklist before ordering, then save ticket notes with your final quote review.
Quote planning next step
Turn this guide into a concrete buying check
Run the matching calculator, then compare ready-mix, bagged concrete, delivery fees, access needs, and quote gaps before you buy materials or approve a contractor number.