Industry News
A $4.7B federal investment in new Via Rail cars is a signal for earth-moving contractors: more construction work is coming. Here's why the businesses that capture it are the ones that already ditched paper tickets.
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Operations Tips
A paper ticket can get lost in five different hands before it ever reaches an invoice. Here's what it means to actually own the record of your loads, and why that ownership is what gets you paid for exactly what you hauled.
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Industry News
Canadian construction hauling has specific needs that generic fleet software does not address. In 2026, a digital shift is underway — and BC is where it is most visible.
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Industry News
Most truck dispatch software is built for large fleets — not BC's construction-heavy, Fraser Valley reality. Here is what local contractors actually need, and what the digital shift looks like on the ground.
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Operations Tips
Spring is the busiest time of year for BC dump truck operators. Here are 5 things to lock down before your first dispatch of the season — so you do not spend the next six months chasing paperwork.
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Operations Tips
April is when BC construction volumes triple overnight. For dump truck operators, it's the most document-intensive month of the year — and the most ticket-losing one.
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Operations Tips
Billing disputes cost BC dump truck operators $22,000–$30,000 per year per truck. The fix isn't better invoices — it's better documentation.
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Operations Tips
Ghost trucks cost BC dispatchers thousands in disputed invoices every year. Here is the math — and how to close the gap.
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Compliance
BC’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act sets hard 28-day payment deadlines — but only for operators with proper documentation. Here’s why paper tickets fail the standard, and what you need to get paid on time.
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Industry News
BC construction trades are competing for fewer projects in 2026, and private-sector costs are falling 3–5%. For dump truck owner-operators and excavation companies, that means tighter margins and zero room for waste. Here's why the operators who know their numbers will win — and how Tragget gives you that visibility.
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Industry Insights
Change offers businesses a chance to grow, yet many traditional companies are paralyzed by fear when it comes to adopting new technology. Clinging to hierarchical structures, manual processes, and familiar (but inefficient) pen-and-paper methods, they risk falling behind. This resistance often stems from a fear of change, failure, or the unknown. However, by understanding these fears, demonstrating tangible benefits like massive time savings and improved accuracy, and providing supportive, phased training, even the most traditional businesses can successfully modernize. This blog explores why the resistance happens and provides a clear roadmap for transitioning to a more efficient, competitive future.
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Operations Tips
Paper tickets are still common in the dump truck industry — but they come with costly challenges. Lost loads, delayed billing, and endless admin work all eat into profits. Discover how going digital transforms operations from chaos to clarity.
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Product Features
Introducing Tragget, the electronic/online dump truck ticket system that simplifies the process of dispatching and managing dump trucks for Job Sites...
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Industry Insights
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of being perpetually busy. Discover how to break free and leverage technology for true productivity...
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