Driveway protection

Definition

Boards or mats laid under a container’s rails and the truck’s wheels to spread the load and prevent cracking or gouging of a driveway.

What else to know about driveway protection

A loaded roll-off truck concentrates several tons onto a small contact area. Asphalt in summer heat is the highest-risk surface, and the damage is not usually covered by the hauler.

Related terms

  • Dry run fee — A charge for a truck that arrives and cannot deliver or collect — blocked driveway, parked car, overloaded container, locked gate.