TruckIT CEO Andrew Lindsay to Join Sustainability Panel at International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) Conference

TruckIT technology contributes to heavy construction sustainability by automating, digitizing, and streamlining error prone, redundant processes and manual tasks

ATLANTA, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TruckIT co-founder and CEO Andrew Lindsay will be part of the “Sustainability through Technologies” panel at the International Society for Intelligent Construction (ISIC) conference, held Sept. 10-12 in Orlando, Fla. The panel, held at 2:55 pm on Sept. 12, features Lindsay and TruckIT representing construction technology; Soheil Nazarian of the University of Texas at El Paso representing academia; Tom Yu from the Federal Highway Administration; Ben Worel and Rebecca Embacher from the Minnesota Department of Transportation; Brian Pidwerbesky from Fulton Hogan (N.Z.), representing contractors; as well as Liang Gao from XCMG (China) and Paul Angerhofer from Moba (USA), representing manufacturers.

ISIC’s mission is to promote intelligent construction technology applications within the life cycle of infrastructure (survey, design, construction, operation, and maintenance/rehabilitation) while adapting to environmental conditions and minimizing risk. In addition to Lindsay’s panel, TruckIT will be part of the conference, displaying at booth #13.

“The construction industry has an innate responsibility to consider sustainability and environmental concerns in nearly every decision that we make,” said Lindsay. “TruckIT’s mission is to digitize the manual processes that hamper efficiency across every construction organization and jobsite. One of the benefits of having connected digital tools is that we can achieve better asset utilization—like minimizing heavy trucks idling at load sites or waiting for drop off, burning fuel, when those deliveries could have been scheduled and ‘staggered’ through digital dispatch.”

“TruckIT’s mission is to digitize the manual processes that hamper efficiency across every construction organization and jobsite”

Prior to co-founding TruckIT, Lindsay’s construction company Astra Group built major infrastructure projects including the majority of the Atlanta BeltLine project, a biking/walking path and greenway that has improved connectivity for 45 Atlanta neighborhoods, added 1,300 acres of new parks and green space, and led to an estimated $10 billion in economic growth.

TruckIT’s web and mobile leverages advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and IoT connectivity. TruckIT’s AirTicket™ e-Ticketing solution provides the construction material supply chain with a fully automated, paperless system for record keeping, reconciliation, material monitoring and billing, with real-time ticket data accessible for all participating stakeholders within the material chain of custody.

About TruckIT
TruckIT’s cloud-based technology platform with web and mobile applications automates the heavy construction material supply chain by streamlining error prone and manual tasks related to ordering, dispatching, project management, ticketing, reporting, and accounting workflows. TruckIT’s productivity tools integrate with IoT devices, accounting software, existing business systems, scalehouses, and more. TruckIT powers performance by simplifying operations with an easy-to-use solution that drives efficiency for owners, contractors, consultants, haulers, DOT’s, and material producers throughout the US, South America, and Canada. Visit www.truckit.com to learn more.

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Contact information: Colby Buell colby@truckit.com

MICHELIN Connected Fleet Announces Strategic Partnership with TruckIT

Commercial telematics leaders MICHELIN Connected Fleet and TruckIT are excited to announce a new partnership. This collaboration will leverage their two platforms to bring their current and future customers an even more robust solution for streamlining and growing their commercial fleets.

Founded in 2014, TruckIT offers hauling management solutions for contractors, haulers and material producers. Their products for dispatch, paperless ticketing, job management and reporting both centralize and simplify short-haul supply chain logistics for their customers.

“Partnering with MICHELIN Connected Fleet is a natural fit for TruckIT and we’re proud to be associated with the esteemed Michelin brand,” says Pace Davis, CEO of TruckIT. “Through our integration, customers benefit from a more holistic view of their data in real-time with innovative tools that speak to each other, resulting in streamlined workflows and actionable data insights to operate more efficiently.”

The partnership anticipates bringing together TruckIT’s expertise in commercial construction and material handling fleet management with MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s data-driven approach to fleet management for both light- and heavy-duty commercial fleets. Based on their mutual expertise in simplifying fleet operations around safety, cost control and productivity, the integration of their two platforms aims to simplify their partner fleets’ operations with an even more comprehensive view of a vehicles journey – from initial dispatch through delivery and beyond.

“At MICHELIN Connected Fleet, our driving purpose is to help our fleet partners find ways to make real, impactful changes to their operations by using the vast amount of data they can collect,” says Andy Beasley, President and COO of MICHELIN Connected Fleet. “Our partnership with TruckIT is an exciting next step in bringing our customers the best tools to run their fleets, and one we’re excited to continue to develop.”

MICHELIN Connected Fleet and TruckIT look forward to their partnership driving further innovation in the commercial fleet management space and continuing to bring their fleet partners advanced solutions for cost control, safety and productivity. For more information on the partnership, please visit Michelin Connected Fleet

Introducing SMART Dispatch beta (pt 1)

TruckIT SMART Dispatch BETA (May 2022)

SMART Dispatch BETA Release May 2022

We’ve been very busy at TruckIT lately, and we are pleased to announce a very exciting new feature. At the beginning of this month, we officially deployed our beta program for SMART Dispatch – a system for calculating optimal driver schedules. In this post, we’ll walk through what SMART Dispatch does, how it works, and how we expect it to produce value for our customers.

It starts with a problem…

In general, it is important for any business to look for opportunities to use its available resources more efficiently. Failing to do this results in waste which can only be offset by growth. A seemingly marginal increase in efficiency can make the difference between a sustainable operation and an infeasible one.

The first step in identifying ways to increase efficiency and reduce waste is to determine a relationship between your resources, the revenue that they generate, and the expenses associated with them. This data should be analyzed to identify which resources should be key considerations and which ones can be abstracted away. In the hauling space, the key resources are usually:

  • Vehicle Fleet
  • Driver Time

In this space, profit is limited most significantly by the number of orders that can be fulfilled in a given length of time. There are only two ways to increase this number:

  • Increase the speed of order fulfillment.
  • Increase the number of orders you can process at once. INCREASE THE SIZE OF YOUR FLEET

Profit is also limited by expense. When you over-estimate the number of trucks which are required to fulfill a number of orders, you pay unnecessary expenses due to:

  • Fuel
  • Wages
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Deadhead

Finally, when you aren’t using your driver’s time efficiently, you negatively impact speed at which orders can be completed, and you incur additional labor expenses that you otherwise wouldn’t.

Today, this complicated balancing act is most often managed by a human Dispatcher. In its simplest form, the role of a Dispatcher is to take an order and determine the best way to fulfill it. The process is concluded by generating a delivery schedule for each driver.

This is much more of a daunting art than science. A Dispatcher has to consider many variables with every order: Truck location(s) and status, order size,driver performance histories and hours worked… and this list is not exhaustive.

When the total number of orders is low, the task is manageable but challenging. As the number of orders grows, the difficulty grows until it reaches a point at which it becomes impossible to generate efficient delivery schedules by hand.

Enter SMART Dispatch…

At TruckIT, we’ve been interested in learning how to quantify this decision making process in order to reduce it to a computation. In order to do this, we have of course had to simplify it. Although we cannot replicate everything that a human dispatcher would consider when generating schedule, we can consider a few of the most impactful metrics.

Then, we built an engine to take orders and generate schedules automatically based on these metrics, without human intervention. We call this engine SMART Dispatch. It is still in its early stages, and there is a lot left to do; however, it can be used today to produce efficient delivery schedules – schedules that often make better use of resources than comparable real world dispatches and can be created in a fraction of the time.

We know this is a game-changer, and we’re excited to finally unveil it. In part two of this blog post, we’ll discuss the technology and development that made SMART Dispatch possible, and where we plan to go from here!

BuiltWorlds Names TruckIT on 2021 Smart Jobsites 50 List

 This Builtworlds‘ list features the leading companies offering cutting edge jobsite technology.  IoT, connected tools, and AI enabled progress documentation are just a few of the technologies that have begun to see wider adoption across the industry.  These tools are giving field workers and project managers greater access to information and control over their projects.

TruckIT has been nominated in the Materials Management category for the second year in a row. See the full list of nominees here.

TruckIT Partners with Leading Dump Truck Company N.W. White & Co.

Atlanta, GA – June, 14 2021  – TruckIT, a leading construction technology firm specializing in optimized dispatching, fleet management, electronic ticketing solutions, and business intelligence, announces a partnership with N.W. White & Co. Established in 1952, N.W. White & Co. has grown to become the largest dump truck company in South Carolina with seven divisions and over 300 trucks.

“We were looking for a partner that would help us improve technology and efficiencies for our driver force, GM’s, our dispatchers and construction partners”, says Bryan Joliff, Business Analyst at N.W. White & Co. “We were also looking to help contribute to advancing technology and improving communication within the construction industry in South Carolina. We went through an extensive yearlong vetting process to find the platform that best meets the needs of N.W. White & Co. We’re excited to partner with a forward thinking and collaborative company like TruckIT and look forward to what the future will hold as a result.”

By implementing and adopting TruckIT’s technology platform, N.W. will drive efficiency and customer satisfaction via automation, digitization, integration, and provide actionable insights throughout the material chain of custody. By partnering with TruckIT, N.W. White continues to demonstrate its commitment to its employees and their construction partners through innovation within the heavy construction industry.

“We are proud to be partnering with a recognized industry leader such as N.W. White”, says TruckIT CEO, Pace Davis. “Trust and communication are critical to any successful collaboration, so N.W.’s insights have been invaluable to us in order to further enhance TruckIT’s solution to the betterment of N.W. White, our customers, and the industry as a whole.”

For more information on N.W. White & Co. and their services visit www.nwwhite.com

To learn more about TruckIT visit www.truckit.com

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ABOUT TRUCKIT

TruckIT’s technology platform connects and automates the heavy construction material supply chain by streamlining error prone and manual tasks related to ordering, dispatching, project management, ticketing, reporting, and accounting workflows. Our performance-driven technology integrates with IoT devices, accounting software, existing business systems, scalehouses, and more. TruckIT delivers ROI with a singular end to end and easy-to-use solution that drives efficiency for owners, contractors, consultants, haulers, DOT’s, and material producers throughout the US and Canada.

ABOUT N.W. WHITE & CO.

N.W. White & Co. began in 1952 with one tractor-trailer, two tandems, and a 9-ton single axle dump truck. Since then we’ve become the largest dump truck company in South Carolina with seven divisions and 300 trucks. As a professional transportation services company, we strive to develop lasting relationships with our employees, our suppliers, and our customers. Professionalism, dedication, integrity, and respect are the characteristics that guide each and every member of our team.  

TruckIT Announces Integration with Autodesk BIM 360

Atlanta, GA – December 17, 2020  – TruckIT , a leading construction technology firm specializing in dispatching and electronic ticketing solutions, has announced its integration with Autodesk® BIM 360®, a construction management software part of Autodesk Construction CloudTM.

By integrating with Autodesk, TruckIT is bringing an innovative solution into the heavy construction industry. While BIM 360 connects data and workflows from design to project delivery, TruckIT’s E-Ticketing solution eliminates the complications of paper ticket management so dispatchers, contractors and inspectors can more effectively understand and verify ticket information from trucks. Together, the two solutions streamline operations with heightened project visibility and stakeholder connectivity – offering prescriptive insights leading to informed decisions for optimal outcomes.

By adding the TruckIT Partner Card to BIM 360, joint customers can reference TruckIT’s secure E-Ticket details including manifest data and ticket capture right on their project dashboards. The integration empowers team members in the field and office to anticipate issues and make informed project decisions.

“Integrating with BIM 360 is a natural fit for TruckIT,” says Pace Davis, CEO of TruckIT. “Our customer base benefits from innovative project management tools that speak to each other, resulting in profitability due to robust and actionable data insights. We’re excited to contribute to the ongoing advancement of new tech in construction.”

“Manually transferring data and switching between different applications can eat up valuable time for construction teams,” says James Cook, head of integrations at Autodesk Construction Solutions. “By tracking TruckIT’s e-ticketing and fleet management information on the BIM 360 dashboard, customers can access more context right on the project home-page and make informed decisions while saving time.”

Joint customers can add the TruckIT Partner Card to BIM 360 today. For more details and key features, visit the integrations page: Construction.autodesk.com/integrations/truckit

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ABOUT TRUCKIT

TruckIT streamlines your hauling operations by automating manual processes through electronic ticketing, dispatching, and real-time reporting – all of which accelerate customer growth. Our performance driven product suite includes; dispatching, fleet management, material tracking, reporting/analytics and our patented AirTicket E-Ticketing solution. TruckIT was conceptualized to bring easy-to-use technology solutions to the industry for the benefit of haulers, contractors, and material producers alike. TruckIT is headquartered in Midtown Atlanta – the epicenter of the Southeast’s booming construction and tech industries.

Autodesk, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and BIM 360 are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.

{Video} Emerging Technologies and Trends in Trucks, Trucking and the Supply Chain

In this episode of the Transportation Chain, we look at technologies and trends that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic and their effects on the freight and transportation industry, trucks and their suppliers and drivers on the road and on the frontlines.

See the full video here.

Scalehouse Data Shows Faster Turn-Times with E-Ticketing

As material delivery and logistics remain essential, safety continues to be the number one priority throughout the heavy civil supply chain – particularly when it comes to the in-person handling of paper tickets for construction material. Many material producers are taking steps to transition their scalehouse operations to E-Ticketing. Due to the related safety concerns with COVID-19, State DOTs are introducing specific E-Ticketing guidelines with a greater sense of urgency. In turn, these regulations are providing a clear path for Contractors to implement an electronic ticketing platform.

Going digital has obvious safety benefits by reducing in-person interaction and transfer of paper tickets, but it also presents a huge opportunity to evaluate and improve upon overall productivity of day-to-day material delivery. Is there concrete evidence that an E-Ticketing system offers long term value beyond improved safety? 

AirTicketTM technology, an add-on feature of TruckIT’s E-Ticketing solution, is installed at the scalehouse and sends securely stored digital ticket data to all personnel involved in the material delivery process. 

TruckIT’s Data Science Team has thoroughly analyzed AirTicketTM data in Florida over a 66 day period from February 3 to April 19. The data set covers 1,043 unique trucks on 440 projects, within 18 quarries across the sunshine state.

Here are the preliminary results of our findings:  

This First Graph illustrates the average length of a workday for a dump truck driver from when they are first weighed on a scale to when they drop-off their last load of the day. It clearly shows an increase in the length of the average day between the two periods. 

Many in the industry wouldn’t be surprised by a graph like this. Construction usually picks up as Winter ends and Spring brings warmer and longer days. Spring started on March 19 – three days after many states closed all but essential industries. So here’s business as usual for dump truck drivers and contractors.

Chart showing average length of a work day climbing from 200 to 250 minutes post COVID-19
Chart showing average length of a work day climbing post COVID-19

Fortunately, there was no reduction in workload during this time. With longer days and the disappearance of rush hour traffic, dump truck drivers can also deliver more loads.

Graph Number Two compares the number of tickets per truck each day averaged over the week. AirTicketTM data reflects an increase of half a ticket per day from the pre-COVID-19 period to the present. This resulted in greater yield for contractors and more money for carriers and dump truck drivers.

COVID Graphs (5)

The Last Graph illustrates the average turn-time for each ticket after AirTicketTM technology was installed at the scalehouse. Traditionally, the ticket collection process requires drivers to exit their vehicles and interact with the scalehouse clerk to receive their load tickets. These additional steps often create bottlenecks at the scalehouse, leading to increased wait times and delayed projects.

After implementing an E-Ticketing system, the improved efficiency is undeniable. In fact, AirTicketTM data shows the average turn-time during COVID-19 is 9 minutes faster.

COVID Graphs (6)

This may seem minimal, but with a full day’s work, it adds up. With AirTicketTM, the driver never leaves the safety of their cab. Digital ticket data is transmitted to the TruckIT Mobile App and secured in the cloud for easy access and reconciliation. Utilizing an electronic ticketing system is not only safer, it allows drivers to move more material at a faster rate. 

Conclusion

Yes, there are longer days, and less traffic – drivers collecting more tickets in less time is implied. However, the focal point here is the added value across the Heavy Civil Supply Chain due to an electronic ticketing system managing the ticket exchange. 

Scalehouse operations are more efficient. Contractors and drivers avoid delays with paper ticket exchanges at the jobsite. Back-office personnel have instant access to stored digital ticket data for easy work verification, payment, and ticket reconciliation. All personnel involved can perform their role efficiently while staying in a safe environment.

The ticket delivery method is becoming just as important as the ticket collection itself. TruckIT is offering our E-Ticketing solution for FREE during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep construction personnel safe and keep projects on schedule.

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About AirTicketTM

AirTicketTM is TruckIT’s advanced digital ticketing technology that easily integrates with existing scalehouse systems with no hardwiring needed. By sending ticket data directly to the cloud, all personnel involved – DOT inspectors, foremen, drivers and contractors – can easily access digital tickets from a secure portal or mobile app. Drivers can remain in the safety of their vehicle and leave the quarry quicker.

Learn more about TruckIT’s E-Ticketing solution and AirTicketTM technology.

BuiltWorlds Names TruckIT on 2020 Machines 50 List

Emerging technology trends and recent development are transforming the built world – both in the shop and in the field. Builtworlds is highlighting the companies that are pushing the boundaries of product – through automation, IoT, and more – and process – by applying a manufacturing-like, factory approach to construction.

See the full list of nominees here.

New Web and Mobile App For the Heavy Civil Supply Chain

Atlanta, GA – April 27, 2020  – TruckIT, a leading construction technology firm specializing in dispatching and electronic ticketing solutions, has launched a comprehensive upgrade to its technology suite. The UI/UX redesign of the Web Portal and Mobile App contains several enhancements and new features, including TruckIT’s paperless ticketing system with mobile capability for DOT inspectors.

New software built for the heavy civil supply chain

TruckIT’s team identified several opportunities for product improvement during ongoing customer conversations. “We pride ourselves on remaining customer-centric,” says Yogi Patel, PhD – VP of Technology at TruckIT. “User feedback carries incredible influence and weight, especially when it comes to critical product improvements such as the Web and Mobile App experience.”

The new Web Portal and Mobile App were built to mirror the same design and feature capabilities, allowing users to operate them interchangeably in the office or on the job. Additionally, the new TruckIT platform is a more intuitive tool to navigate. Highlights include:

  • Simplified Dispatch Workflows: Drag-and-drop capabilities for easy truck assignment and fleet management. Built to deliver critical data to dispatchers to fill orders quickly with available drivers.
  • Unified Mobile App and Redesign: The only mobile app in the industry covering every stakeholder in the hauling supply chain (driver, dispatcher, contractor, and DOT inspector). The Mobile App includes the full capabilities of the Web Portal, such as easy dispatching directly for your mobile device. 
  • Centralized Project Reporting and Analytics: All reporting and detailed summaries stay in one place. Access DOT Daily Report Summaries and Bid Item Summaries, export job data, and view project performance within your secure profile 24/7.
  • Enhanced Load Material Monitoring: Understand material delivery logistics with real-time driver activity, turn time ETAs, and material tracking for delivery and pickup insights.

The new platform includes TruckIT’s DOT compliant E-Ticketing solution, a frontrunner in the digital advancement of material delivery logistics and safety. It operates as a fully automated electronic ticketing system, eliminating the complications of paper ticket handling for every role in the hauling supply chain – drivers, scalehouse operators, foremen, DOT inspectors and back office personnel. 

AirTicketTM, an add-on component of TruckIT’s E-Ticketing software, easily integrates directly with any existing scalehouse system. The technology provides instant access to securely stored ticket data for all personnel involved, while allowing drivers to remain in the comfort of their cabs. 

Not only does TruckIT’s cloud-based platform adhere to job safety, it guarantees complete data protection, a concern many industry leaders have while adopting new technologies.

“Change is inevitable as we start to see the positive impact from easy-to-use E-Construction tools throughout our industry,” explains Pace Davis, CEO at TruckIT.  “Our new technology suite represents this simplicity, but it was also built to ensure the protection of user data. We believe data privacy is a critical component of technology advancement for heavy construction. With data security at the forefront of development, our team has gone to great lengths to provide a secure and trustworthy platform.”

TruckIT’s simplified, secure dispatch and E-Ticketing solutions are beneficial at every stage in the material logistics supply chain. Sign up today at truckit.com

TruckIT’s Mobile App is available in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and via TruckIT’s website. Download the app at www.truckit.com/app

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