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The Most Valuable Load on Your Job Site Isn’t Dirt—It’s Data

TRUX Team: Jul 11, 2025 10:41:56 AM

Construction work hasn’t gotten easier. Margins are tight. Timelines are tighter. Every delay, every missed load, every idle truck cuts into your bottom line. Most contractors and material producers are already pushing their teams to the limit. But...

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The Impact of Poor Communication on Project Efficiency

TRUX Team: Jul 3, 2025 8:22:24 AM

Construction projects don’t fail because people aren’t working hard; they fail because people aren’t working together. When communication breaks...

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The Benefits of Real-Time Load Tracking

TRUX Team: Jun 27, 2025 9:17:44 AM

Timing matters, whether you’re moving asphalt, gravel, or other materials; every load needs to arrive on time, go to the right place, and be recorded...

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The Hidden Costs of Poor Hauling Coordination (and How to Fix It)

TRUX Team: Jun 20, 2025 7:00:00 AM

Hauling coordination is a critical part of construction and material delivery operations. When it’s not managed properly, it creates inefficiencies...

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The Cost of Manual Dispatching and Why It’s Time to Go Digital

TRUX Team: Jun 13, 2025 10:04:47 AM

In the construction and materials industries, many dispatchers still rely on traditional methods, calls, texts, spreadsheets, and handwritten notes...

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No More Handwritten Tickets: The Simple Tech Upgrade That Pays for Itself

TRUX Team: Jun 5, 2025 2:06:22 PM

Many material producers and suppliers still rely on handwritten scale tickets as part of their daily operations. It’s a process that’s been in place...

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5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Material Delivery System

TRUX Team: May 30, 2025 8:59:01 AM

Managing material delivery shouldn’t feel like a constant fire drill. But if your team is still using paper tickets, phone calls, and spreadsheets to...

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The Benefits of GPS Tracking That’s Integrated with Your Dispatch Software (vs. Standalone GPS Solutions)

TRUX Team: May 23, 2025 8:37:50 AM

If you're managing dump truck logistics in the construction world, chances are you're using a GPS tracking tool to keep an eye on your fleet. Maybe...

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From Paper to Digital: How E-Ticketing is Revolutionizing Construction

TRUX Team: May 16, 2025 4:54:11 PM

The construction industry operates on tight schedules, narrow margins, and minimal tolerance for error. Yet, for years, one outdated tool has...

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Top 5 Features to Look for in a Hauling and Delivery Management Platform

TRUX Team: May 9, 2025 11:00:00 AM

There’s a reason dispatch offices and job sites feel like they’re running at full tilt these days. Schedules are tighter, customers are more...

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