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Overview: Historically, brokers have relied on factoring companies to ease cash flow by selling outstanding invoices for immediate cash, which is faster than securing a bank loan or line of credit. However, factoring is often an incomplete solution, covering only about 80% of receivables, and can be costly or inaccessible to new brokers or those with poor-credit customers.To address these pitfalls, Iron Sheepdog (a technology provider for dump truck brokers) introduced ISD Pay as a flexible, in-platform financing solution that is explicitly not a loan.
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FROM OVERWHELMING PILES OF PAPER TO ONE SIMPLE PLATFORM
Iron Sheepdog is a comprehensive platform designed to solve the biggest frustrations in a broker's business. It promises to give them back their valuable time by automating chaotic, manual processes.
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Heroes Among Us: Driving Storm Recovery in North Carolina
Overview: 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.
Overview: Iron Sheepdog blends 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.
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Contractors: Save Money And Improve Cash Flow Using An Iron Sheepdog Broker
Overview: 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%.
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Iron Sheepdog to Sponsor National Dump Trucking Association
Overview: 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.
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How Digital Ticketing Can Get You Paid Faster As A Truck Driver
Overview: 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.
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Work Smarter, Not Harder. How Productive Is Your Dump Truck Hauling?
Overview: 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.
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Learning, Scenic Views and Sheepdogs: How Our Recent Gamble Paid Off
Overview: 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.
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Can Your Dispatch Do This? Seven Features You Should Expect From Your Dump Truck Dispatching System
Overview: 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.
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Not Your Typical Trucking Broker
Overview: 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.
Overview: Greg "Gee" Boivert, an owner/operator, used Iron Sheepdog to grow his trucking business into a brokerage with up to 70 trucks.
Overview: 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.
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Iron Sheepdog Raises $10M in Series B Funding from Strategic Partners
Overview: 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.
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Iron Sheepdog Helps Make the Contractor’s Life Easier
Overview: 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.
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Iron Sheepdog Supports Small Business with DBE Resources
Overview: 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.
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How Automated Invoicing In The Dump Truck Industry Can Revolutionize Your Business
Overview: Automated, paperless invoicing accelerates payments, streamlines approvals, reduces disputes, improves cash flow and saves time and resources in hauling operations.er
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Building Business with Iron Sheepdog
Overview: 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.
Overview: 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.
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From the FTBA Magazine: Modern Fleet Management Improves the Bottom Line
Overview: 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.
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As Fuel Prices Rise, Efficiency is Key
Overview: 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.
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Go Beyond Digital Ticketing With Iron Sheepdog
Overview: 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.