If you're still using paper dockets to run your tipper, muck-away, aggregate or ready-mix concrete fleet, you're not alone. I speak to companies across Ireland every week that are still relying on duplicate books, WhatsApp messages and pieces of paper sitting in the cab of a truck.

The reality is that paper dockets are costing businesses far more than they realise.

Lost paperwork, delayed invoicing, missing signatures, disputes over deliveries and hours spent manually entering data all eat into profits. For many Irish fleets, the hidden cost of paper runs into thousands of euro every year.

The good news is that many Irish businesses may be able to access grants of up to €5,000 to help them go digital.

Paper-based systems are inherently prone to human error. Misplaced orders, lost documents, and data entry errors can significantly impact project timelines and budgets. Digital material management systems, however, offer real-time data entry and retrieval, reducing errors and increasing accuracy. For example, using smart tech waste materials can be tracked accurately from site pick up to waste facility. This not only minimises the risk of issues but also streamlines operations, making the management and audit process 100's more efficient.

Suzie Norris has been working in Moyglare Sand & Gravel for the past 24 years. The company recently onboarded the HUB360 Tipper App Solution which means they now run a completely paperless delivery business and in this video Suzie gives a first-hand account of her experience getting setup and using the system