# Driveway protection: what it means

> 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. Independent and sourced…

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

# 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.

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Reviewed by [R. Tiwari](https://dumptergod.shop/authors/r-tiwari/) Last reviewed: 2026-08-17