How Trux Helps You Control Costs—Down to the Minute.

In the construction business, every minute counts—especially when it comes to hauling costs. Many contractors face a common problem: paying for trucks that aren’t actively working, whether due to idle time, delays, or other inefficiencies. From waiting around at a job site to sitting in traffic, these hidden costs can add up fast, putting a strain on project budgets and timelines.

What if you could take control of these costs down to the exact minute? That’s where Trux comes in. With real-time tracking and monitoring built right into the platform, Trux gives contractors the visibility they need to know exactly where their trucks are and what they’re doing. The result? You pay only for the work completed, cut out unnecessary expenses, and eliminate idle time—all while keeping your projects on schedule and your budget in check.

In this post, we’ll dive into the features that make Trux a powerful tool for controlling hauling costs and boosting efficiency. From GPS tracking to digital ticketing, here’s how Trux can help you keep hauling expenses under control, so you can focus on getting the job done.

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Real-Time Tracking for Transparent Cost Control

Pay Only for the Work Done

Simplified Invoicing and Paperwork Reduction

Boosting Productivity and Project Timeliness

Case Study/Success Story

Conclusion: Take Control with Trux

Real-Time Tracking for Transparent Cost Control

Trux’s real-time GPS tracking changes the game for contractors by offering full visibility over every truck on the job. With Trux, you can track each vehicle's exact location and status as they move from pickup to delivery. This level of detail lets you manage your fleet efficiently, ensuring that you only pay for trucks when they’re actively working.

Using Trux’s tracking tools is straightforward—no additional hardware or complex setups are needed. Just open the app on your phone or computer, and you can view every truck’s progress, wherever you are. This not only keeps you informed but also helps prevent costly surprises. If a truck gets stuck in traffic or takes longer than expected, you’ll know immediately and can adjust plans without wasting time or money on unproductive hours.

With Trux’s real-time tracking, you can make decisions on the fly, stay on top of costs, and make sure every dollar spent on hauling is going toward actual work. Full transparency means you’re in control, every step of the way.

Pay Only for the Work Done

One of the most frustrating aspects of managing hauling costs is overpaying on shifts. With traditional hauling, contractors often end up footing the bill for travel time not negotiated, or rounding of hours on shifts. Trux eliminates this inefficiency by allowing you to pay only for the work that’s actually completed.

With Trux’s down-to-the-minute tracking, you’re charged for productive hauling time alone. Each truck’s movements are recorded in real-time, meaning you have an exact record of when they’re working and when they’re not. This precise billing structure helps you avoid overpaying and makes it easier to stick to your project’s budget.

Trux gives you the power to control your expenses by ensuring that every dollar spent goes toward active, productive work—not idle time.

Simplified Invoicing and Paperwork Reduction

Managing hauling logistics usually means mountains of paperwork—from load tickets to timesheets and invoices. With Trux’s digital ticketing system, you can eliminate this hassle and simplify invoicing with just a few clicks. Every haul is recorded digitally, providing an instant, accurate record of each load and delivery.

Digital load slips make invoicing nearly instant, removing the risk of lost tickets or data entry errors. Because each load is tracked and logged in real-time, you’re able to streamline billing and get invoices out faster. This not only saves time but also speeds up cash flow, as invoices are accurate, timely, and easy to process.

For your back office, this means less time chasing paperwork and more time focusing on critical tasks. With Trux, you can count on a smoother process from dispatch to payment, keeping operations efficient and error-free.

Boosting Productivity and Project Timeliness

Staying on schedule is essential for any project’s success. With Trux, real-time tracking helps you avoid unnecessary delays by ensuring trucks arrive and depart on time. By monitoring every truck’s location and progress, you can quickly address any issues that arise and stay on top of hauling activity throughout the day.

Trux also connects you to a vast marketplace of third-party haulers, making it easy to secure extra trucks whenever you need them. This flexibility prevents project slowdowns due to truck shortages, keeping your job on track and within budget. The ability to adapt on the fly helps you complete more deliveries each day, so you’re getting the most value out of every hauling dollar.

With Trux, each day runs a bit smoother, keeping your team productive and your projects moving forward, right on schedule.

Case Study/Success Story

Harness LLC, a growing grading and utility contractor, needed a reliable way to manage both owned and hired trucking while keeping costs in check. Before Trux, inconsistent load tracking made it challenging to ensure each job was billed accurately. With Trux, Harness can now track every load in real-time, providing full accountability for haulers and clear insights into daily hauling costs. They also leverage Trux Marketplace to secure additional trucks on demand, allowing them to complete time-sensitive jobs—keeping projects on budget and on schedule.

For more on Harness LLC’s experience with Trux, check out the full case study here.

Conclusion: Take Control with Trux

When it comes to managing hauling costs, every minute matters. Trux offers contractors the tools to take control of these costs down to the minute, with features like real-time tracking, digital ticketing, and flexible access to additional haulers through the Trux Marketplace. By paying only for active hauling time and simplifying invoicing, you can ensure that your projects stay on budget and on schedule.

Ready to see how Trux can optimize your hauling operations? Contact us to learn more or schedule a demo today.