Concrete pump & concrete mixer truck

Concrete pump and concrete mixer truck hire in Canada: what to prepare

Updated 31 October 2026

In Canada a concrete pump or mixer truck is priced per job, and our October 2026 search found no published rental rates. Used trucks for sale appear in listings from about CA$25,000, which shows the scale of the equipment but is not a hire price. The fastest way to get a real quote in your city is to describe the pour on BlaBlaPrice.

What the quote depends on

• Concrete volume in cubic metres and what you are pouring, such as a slab, footing or wall.
• Boom reach in metres, which decides the size of the pump.
• Duration: a few hours on one site, or a full day.
• Access: street width, overhead wires and whether the truck can park close to the pour.
• Date and site address.

Operator rules to check

The search results disagree on the rules, so check before you book. One result says that from January 1, 2024, anyone operating a concrete pump or placing a boom at a workplace must hold a valid concrete pump operator certificate. Another says that in Ontario certification is available but not required to work as an operator. The CCPO certification needs a written and a practical exam, and its eligibility page asks for applicants to be at least 18 with a valid Class 3 BC driver's licence. Ask the provider which certificate its operator holds.

Winter and site planning

Winter runs from December to February across Canada, and cold weather affects how concrete sets, so agree the pour date with your concrete supplier as well as the truck provider. Summer, June to August, gives milder conditions for most pours. Give a window of two or three days rather than one fixed date, so the seller can plan around the weather.

What to write in the request

Say the volume in cubic metres, the type of pour, the reach you need, how long the truck is needed, the access to the site and the date. Mention the city, because the seller needs to know how far the truck must travel. Since the search found no fixed rates, the sellers' replies are the real prices for your job.

Post the pour on BlaBlaPrice. Its AI asks about the volume and access, looks through equipment and concrete contractors' websites in Canada and shows the prices it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, delivery and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose to share them. See vehicle and heavy equipment hire for related machines, or how it works.