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Modern fleet management needs more than digital tickets. Iron Sheepdog helps unlock 12–15% annual savings with tools for automation, supply-chain integration, cash-flow improvements and seamless implementation.

Automated, paperless invoicing accelerates payments, streamlines approvals, reduces disputes, improves cash flow and saves time and resources in hauling operations.

Iron Sheepdog’s platform automates invoicing and payments, replacing paper tickets with a single monthly invoice; haulers are paid the next day, while contractors save 10–15%.

Iron Sheepdog helps short-haul trucking small businesses pursue DBE certification, which helps unlock premium contracts and federal opportunities, and streamlines job access, digital tickets, next-day pay, tracking and fintech support.

Optimal dispatch systems deliver service excellence, reliability, automation, real-time communication, improved cash flow, data visibility and customizable terms. Bonus if they eliminate paperwork and unify scheduling, tracking, and payments. These are just some of the benefits of using Iron Sheepdog.

Brokers who analyze load cycle times can optimize dispatch, reduce idle time, improve routing, increase productivity and maximize profitability using Iron Sheepdog’s digital platform.

Iron Sheepdog’s app streamlines hauling by eliminating paperwork, reducing errors and letting drivers choose pay timing, including next-day pay options. The app also gives drivers searchable data and 24-hour customer service and dispute resolution.

Iron Sheepdog blends cutting-edge digital ticketing, real-time messaging, invoicing and payments with a team of industry-savvy professionals for the perfect blend of high tech and high touch.

Serita Lockley, “Dump Truck Kween” of Lady Lockley’s Trucking in Newport News, expanded from one truck in 2010 to managing 40–50 via Iron Sheepdog’s platform.

Joe Burkhardt Sr.’s one-truck venture grew into brokering 50+ trucks. Using Iron Sheepdog’s dispatch app, Junior now manages 100+ trucks daily, with less error and strong support.

With rising fuel costs, dump truck fleets must optimize by maintaining proper tire pressure, minimizing idle time, performing regular maintenance, gentle acceleration, reducing drag, smart routing and morning fueling.

Iron Sheepdog's platform simplifies contractor life by providing reliable trucking solutions, efficient truck tracking and streamlined ticket management for accurate billing and timely hauler payments.

Larry Pope, a trucking entrepreneur, uses Iron Sheepdog's platform to manage his fleet, track trucks and handle invoicing, saving time for business growth and community initiatives.

Contractors, brokers and haulers can lose millions due to inefficient job management. Iron Sheepdog's logistics platform streamlines hauling from bidding to invoicing, ensuring projects stay on budget.

Greg "Gee" Boivert, an owner/operator, used Iron Sheepdog to grow his trucking business into a brokerage with up to 70 trucks.

Brian Taylor and Andre Golanski, founders of WayMaker Contracting, partnered with Iron Sheepdog to launch a transparent, technology-driven dump truck brokerage, aiming to build a multi-state hauling network.

The first-ever Iron Sheepdog Broker User Summit, attended by over 20 brokers, contractors, and sponsors, exceeded expectations by fostering collaboration and gathering feedback to improve the platform.

Iron Sheepdog secured $10 million in Series B funding to expand its technology platform, grow its broker network and develop new solutions to improve the short-haul trucking industry.

In North Carolina and Tennessee, brokers and haulers used the Iron Sheepdog platform to coordinate storm recovery efforts, mobilizing trucks and resources to assist with debris removal and rebuilding.

Iron Sheepdog has partnered with the National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA) to professionalize the fragmented dump truck industry by providing educational resources and business tools to members.