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How Private Haulers Unlock New Revenue Streams with Routeware

by Routeware Team  •  August 26, 2025

Scale your business, serve more customers, and enter new markets without adding chaos to your operations. 

When you run a waste hauling business, your growth is tied directly to your operational efficiency. The faster you can cut unnecessary costs, streamline routes, and capture new opportunities, the sooner you can: 

  • Enter new waste streams like organics, recycling, medical, or liquid
  • Expand into new markets and service areas 
  • Buy more trucks without overextending resources 
  • Service more customers without burning out your team 

Routeware’s technology delivers these benefits and more and our customers have the ROI to prove it. 

ROI That Fuels Growth 

Routeware customers see measurable returns that can be reinvested into their fleets, teams, and expansion plans. In fact, our ROI Infographic lays out 7 real-world examples of waste haulers who turned efficiency gains into bottom-line growth. 

Some of the biggest ROI drivers include: 

  1. Fewer Go-Backs – Digital service verification prevents unnecessary return trips, saving fuel, labor hours, and vehicle wear. 
  2. New Overage Revenue – Real-time data and weight tracking capture billable overages you might otherwise miss. 
  3. Faster Back-Office Processing – Automation cuts admin time so your team can focus on growing the business. 
  4. Optimized Routes – Smarter routing reduces mileage, driver time, and fuel costs. 
  5. Reduced Contamination Costs – Less manual sorting, less wasted loads, cleaner streams, fewer potential fines, and more profit. 
  6. Reduced Printing & Paper Costs – Digital tools replace costly manual processes and paper materials. 
  7. Maximized Driver Productivity – More stops per route without overloading your fleet. 

Plus a bonus not in the infographic: 

  • Lower Claims & Disputes – Photo and video proof protect your team from false service & accident complaints. 

Customer Wins: ROI in Action 

Private waste haulers using Routeware aren’t just saving money, they’re turning those savings into new revenue streams, business growth, and stronger ROI. 

  • Denton, Texas – With route optimization and digital service verification, Denton cut unnecessary go-backs by 70%, saving over $150,000 annually in labor, fuel, and vehicle costs.
  • Hillside Solutions – By automating fleet operations, Hillside doubled its customer base & saved $849K+ annually in go-backs while maintaining high service quality, proving you can scale without increasing route chaos. 
  • Peoria, AZ – With Routeware’s waste billing software, Peoria identified over 800 residents with unbilled containers, recovering $134,000 in annual revenue and improving billing accuracy.

Scaling Without Sacrificing Service 

In the hauling business, every dollar saved can be a dollar spent on growth. Routeware helps haulers scale without sacrificing service quality by: 

  • Supporting new waste streams — Add organics, recycling, bulky item pickup, or specialty services without disrupting existing routes. 
  • Enabling market expansion — Optimize operations in your core market, then replicate those efficiencies in new territories. 
  • Increasing fleet buying power — Use operational savings to purchase new trucks and equipment. Anticipate truck needs with preventative maintenance reporting.
  • Serving more customers — Handle more accounts with the same—or fewer—resources. 

Your ROI Is Waiting 

Want to know exactly how much value Routeware can bring to your business? Our free ROI Calculator uses your fleet data to show your savings potential in seconds. 

📊 See Your ROI Now 

Or, download the ROI Infographic to explore real examples of haulers turning efficiency into profit.