From the Roads to the Solution
I've spent years in the roll-off industry both as a CDL driver and as an innovator. At Paso Robles Waste & Recycle, I worked my way through many different roles eventually working as the operations manager. Every day I was frustrated with inefficient tools while drivers wasted hours as a result of inefficient job sequencing. When I left the private hauler side of the industry, I created eMobile - an android driver application for EnCore to help make the driver experience better. Now I'm building Klau - to fix the real problems I experienced firsthand on the dispatching side.
The Industry Background
Understanding roll-off dispatch from the inside
10+ Years in Roll-Off Operations
I worked in roll-off operations for over ten years, managing dispatch for a mid-sized hauler in Paso Robles, California. I saw the same problems repeat day after day - dispatchers spending hours manually assigning jobs to drivers, drivers making unnecessary trips to the yard daily due to poor planning, and customers frustrated by inaccurate ETAs due to unpredictability of our schedule.
These weren't just operational inefficiencies - they were human problems affecting real people's lives. Drivers were exhausted from unplanned overtime, dispatchers were burned out from manual work, and families were waiting longer for dinner due to unpredictable schedules.
Hours of Manual Work
Dispatchers spending 4+ hours daily on route optimization
Unnecessary Yard Returns
Drivers making 2-3 extra trips to yard daily due to size mismatches
Family Impact
Late returns affecting work-life balance and family time
Why Klau is Different
Built specifically for roll-off, not adapted from delivery routing
Traditional Routing Software
Geographic Focus
Finds geographically closest jobs and shortest paths
Generic Algorithms
Designed for delivery vans, not roll-off
Distance Optimization
Minimizes miles driven
Result: 2-3 yard returns per driver daily
Klau's Roll-Off Approach
Container Size Focus
Finds jobs compatible with current container
Roll-Off Specific
Built for container operations
Utilization Optimization
Maximizes container usage, eliminates yard returns
Result: 60% reduction in yard returns
The Real Difference
Traditional software might send you down the street to a close job, then force you back to the yard with an empty container. Klau chains jobs by container size, eliminating unnecessary yard returns. You might drive more miles, but you'll spend less time overall since the majority of miles will be productive.
More Than Software
A mission to improve wellbeing through better dispatch
For Drivers
- Get home every day at a predictable time - know well in advance if overtime is needed
- Less frustration, less fatigue - more efficient with every container move
- Better work-life balance
- More predictable schedules
For Dispatchers
- Turn 4-hour optimization tasks into 10-minute decisions
- Provide accurate ETAs to customers
- Focus on strategic decisions, not manual routing
- Reduce stress and decision fatigue
For Families
- More family time and predictable schedules
- Less stress and fatigue at home
- Better work-life balance for everyone
- Healthier, happier relationships
The Bigger Picture
Klau isn't just about efficiency - it's about human wellbeing. Every optimization, every saved hour, every eliminated yard return contributes to better lives for roll-off operators, their drivers, and their families. That's the mission that drives every decision we make.
Our Values
The principles that guide Klau's development and mission
Industry Expertise
We build solutions based on real industry experience, not theoretical assumptions. Every feature is designed to solve actual problems faced by roll-off operators.
Human-Centric Design
Technology should serve people, not the other way around. We prioritize user experience, wellbeing, and real-world usability over technical complexity.
Purpose-Built Solutions
No generic adaptations or one-size-fits-all approaches. Klau is built specifically for roll-off operations, understanding the unique challenges and requirements.
Continuous Improvement
We never stop learning from our users and the industry. Every update, every feature, every optimization is driven by real feedback and real needs.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Join forward-thinking roll-off operators who are discovering how purpose-built dispatch software can transform their operations and improve lives.
No credit card required. Free for teams under 5 trucks.