Jacob Mann has always been a hard worker and, like many, has aimed to build a successful career. He grew up working summers at his father’s roofing company, Rick’s Roofing in Avon, Indiana. This is where he started developing a variety of skills in the construction industry and then, after graduating from high school, he joined the Army as an artilleryman.
After his experience in the Army, Jacob completed the five-year apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. After completion, he obtained his journeyman ticket with the electrical union.
While the electrician education is valuable, that’s not the primary direction Jacob is taking for his career. In January 2025, he made the move from Tennessee to Indiana with his wife, Shay, to launch their first business, Mann Hauling, with big plans for the future.
When asked about why he wanted to start the business, he said, “I’ve always known I wanted to own my own business at some point, so when my family moved back to Hendricks County, I decided this would be a good time.” Jacob’s interest in heavy machinery and large vehicles was sparked during his time in the Army, where he often drove large vehicles. He is using this experience and the relationships formed through his work in construction to provide hauling services for homeowners and commercial businesses.
Mann Hauling began taking customers in late May.
“I’m hauling gravel, stone, mulch, sand and dirt,” Jacob said. “I can contract with a company, but my main focus is on homeowners.”
Often, when preparing the yard for spring, homeowners want to level their property, spread mulch or regravel their driveway. For many, we don’t know there is any other option than purchasing the materials through a large company. However, at Mann Hauling, Jacob can potentially get what you need for a better price and faster turnaround for delivery.
In fact, when you think about contractors, everyone from the team pouring concrete to the company building home additions is in need of a hauler to bring the supplies to the job site.
Mann Hauling can accept orders from the homeowner in need of stone, gravel, sand, mulch or dirt directly, and it’s likely to save a bit in your budget. When you call Mann Hauling, Jacob will try to find the gravel pit with the best price and haul it to your location as soon as possible. Most deliveries will be same-day delivery.
It may also come as a surprise to learn just how much demand there is for hauling business these days.
“If you sit out on U.S. 36 for 20 minutes, you’ll see 15 to 30 dump trucks go by,” Jacob said. “They are in high demand, and there’s a constant need, particularly with the new home developments in the area.”
Stone, dirt and other materials are needed for all of the jobs related to the contractors’ work, and Mann Hauling is ready to provide the service so desperately needed in Hendricks County and surrounding areas.
He’s a one-man operation now with a single-axle truck and a tri-axle truck, but Jacob said he hopes to have a small fleet in the future.
When asked about his plans for the next 10 years, Jacob replied, “In the next 10 years, I hope to have expanded the operation and offer more services for homeowners.”
It’s all about connections. The construction world, from roofing to landscaping, is all interconnected. He is eager to build more relationships within the community, including homeowners and contractors spanning the industry.
Not only are contractors in need of those with a CDL license, but they also need those who can operate tri-axle dump trucks paired with the professionalism to work with homeowners and corporations.
Mann Hauling has a strong foundation based on honesty, integrity, and dependability. Jacob Mann stands firm in his statement that, “this company comes from a veteran-owned, God-centered family and I look forward to growing and making connections within the community.”
For more information, call 317-206-0414 or email MannHauling25@gmail.com. You can also contact Mann Hauling via Facebook.
