Challenge
Environmental projects come with complex layers of responsibility—especially when contaminated materials are involved. From stringent DBE requirements to the careful handling and disposal of hazardous soil, every step must be meticulously documented and verified.
One large-scale project involved exporting over 200,000 tons of contaminated soil using 30 trucks per day and coordinating multiple carriers. Managing traceability, compliance, and efficiency across such a dynamic environment posed serious operational challenges.
“We had a loaded truck break down that didn’t make it to the landfill. Historically in this situation, it would be time to panic. But with TruckIT, we had a digital breadcrumb trail. We knew and could prove exactly where this load was at all times and were able to ensure that it eventually made it to the landfill.” Superintendent - Astra Group
Lack of Visibility Put Compliance, Cost, and Schedule at Risk
The inability to effectively track and monitor material movement from job site to landfill created significant risks. It was difficult to maximize yield, right-size equipment, or respond quickly to unexpected changes in site work or soil testing. Idle time, inconsistent communication, and manual ticketing only added to the delays.
The team needed a way to:
- Digitally track contaminated material from point of origin to final drop-off
- Monitor driver performance and turn-times in real time
- Communicate clearly and instantly across a fleet with multiple third-party haulers
- Eliminate paperwork while improving regulatory documentation and reconciliation by digitizing manifests
Solution
TruckIT’s platform provided an end-to-end digital solution tailored to the high-stakes demands of environmental projects—offering real-time data, traceability, and automation that met the strictest requirements without sacrificing operational efficiency.
By implementing TruckIT, the project team gained immediate access to live data and tools that allowed them to stay in control of both the material and the timeline.
Real-Time Turn-Time and Tonnage Tracking
TruckIT delivered actionable insights into driver performance, haul cycle efficiency, and daily yield, helping the team optimize material pacing and equipment use. Load weights and progress were monitored live, allowing for faster decisions and better forecasting.
Instant Verification and Digital Manifests
Each drop-off of contaminated soil was verified digitally, with real-time manifests and tickets accessible across all stakeholders. This eliminated the need to chase paperwork or reconcile handwritten notes—accelerating compliance and administration workflows.
Scalable Dispatching & Geo-Fenced Alerts
With fluctuating needs based on soil testing and site conditions, the team used TruckIT’s smart dispatching to scale trucks up or down instantly. Geo-fenced alert zones at load and drop sites reduced idle time and ensured efficient routing and scheduling.
Seamless Communication with Drivers
TruckIT enabled instant communication across all carriers and drivers, regardless of employment status. Project leads could send real-time updates or reroute trucks on the fly—critical in a job that demanded responsiveness and precision.
Results
TruckIT’s technology helped the team exceed expectations and complete a complex environmental remediation project with speed, accuracy, and control.
- Real-time visibility into yield and truck utilization
- Improved forecasting and production planning
- Reduced idle time, downtime, and wasted trips
- Faster back-office reconciliation with digital manifests
- Better schedule adherence and fewer compliance issues
- Drastically improved project margin due to operational control
Environmental compliance and operational efficiency no longer need to be at odds. With TruckIT, contractors and agencies can gain total visibility into their projects while eliminating paper, reducing risk, and optimizing every haul.
Whether exporting contaminated soil, managing landfill operations, or meeting complex DBE and traceability mandates—TruckIT is the proven solution to deliver better outcomes in the most demanding environments.
"By digitizing the material chain of custody and providing full operational transparency, TruckIT empowered the team to move fast, stay compliant, and protect profitability—without compromising safety or regulatory requirements."
About Astra Group
Astra Group, LLC, is a leader in the Southeast in the delivery of general contracting and job order contracting to private, commercial, government, and municipal entities.
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