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Yardage Ticket
What is Yardage Ticket?
A delivery receipt that documents material quantities in cubic yards for verification, billing, and record-keeping purposes.
Description
Yardage Ticket is a delivery receipt that documents material quantities in cubic yards for verification, billing, and record-keeping purposes through standardized forms that record material deliveries, specifications, and placement information while providing official documentation for payment processing, quality control, and project tracking. This essential delivery document consists of detailed information including material type, quantity, delivery location, time stamps, and authorization signatures that create a permanent record of material transactions while enabling accurate billing, inventory tracking, and project cost control. Yardage tickets are critical in construction operations where they provide delivery verification, support billing accuracy, enable quality control, and maintain project records, making them indispensable for concrete deliveries, aggregate shipments, and any bulk material delivery where accurate documentation is necessary for financial control and project management.
Yardage tickets are used in various material delivery and construction applications including concrete deliveries where they document ready-mix quantities, specifications, and placement details, aggregate deliveries where they record gravel, sand, and stone shipments, soil deliveries where they track topsoil, fill dirt, and amendment quantities, asphalt deliveries where they document hot mix and surface treatment materials, specialty material deliveries including recycled materials, engineered fills, and treated products, and waste removal where they record disposal quantities and destinations. Each application requires appropriate ticket formats, information requirements, and verification procedures based on material characteristics and project needs.
Information components and required data on yardage tickets include material identification that specifies type, grade, source, and specifications, quantity measurements that record delivered amounts in cubic yards, delivery information including date, time, truck number, and driver identification, project information that identifies job site, location, and placement area, customer information including contractor name, contact details, and billing address, and authorization signatures from both delivery personnel and receiving parties that confirm delivery acceptance. Complete information ensures accurate documentation and supports billing verification.
FAQs
What is a yardage ticket?
A yardage ticket is a delivery receipt that documents material quantities in cubic yards for verification, billing, and record-keeping purposes.
What information is included on yardage tickets?
Information includes material type, quantity, delivery details, project information, customer data, and authorization signatures.
Who signs yardage tickets?
Tickets are typically signed by the delivery driver and the receiving party, such as a superintendent or authorized representative.
Are yardage tickets required for billing?
Yes, tickets provide essential documentation for accurate billing and serve as proof of delivery for payment processing.
How long should yardage tickets be kept?
Retention periods vary by contract and legal requirements, typically 3–7 years for construction and tax documentation.
Can yardage tickets be electronic?
Yes, many companies use electronic ticketing systems that provide digital signatures and automated processing.
What happens if a yardage ticket is lost?
Lost tickets can often be reconstructed using delivery records, but backup systems and proper filing prevent this problem.
Fun Fact
Fun Fact: The first standardized delivery tickets were developed for railroad freight in the 1860s, and modern electronic yardage tickets can automatically calculate costs, verify GPS locations, and integrate with accounting systems, while some systems process thousands of tickets daily for large construction projects.
CSI Code
01 20 00
NAHB Code
1000







