09/22/2026
Scout Mat™ Protects a Finished Driveway During 63,000-lb Gravel Truck Traffic
The Challenge
A customer needed to move a fully loaded gravel truck weighing approximately 63,000 lbs. across a finished residential driveway. The truck needed to travel in and out of the property, creating repeated loading on the same surface.
The driveway was already finished, so preventing damage was a major priority. Heavy construction vehicles can create concentrated tire loads and repeated stresses that may contribute to cracking, surface abrasion, rutting along unsupported edges, or damage to adjacent landscaped areas.
The customer needed a temporary ground-protection solution that could be installed quickly while allowing the truck to access the work area.
The Solution: Scout Mat™
The customer selected Spartan Composites Scout Mat™ to create a temporary protective access path over the finished driveway.
Scout Mat™ specifications:
Size: 4' × 8' × 0.5"
Weight: approximately 88 lbs. per mat
Rated pressure: up to 200 psi
Designed for temporary ground and surface protection
Portable size allows installation and repositioning without heavy installation equipment
The mats were positioned along the truck's intended travel path so the tires traveled over the Scout Mat™ system rather than directly on the finished driveway.
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