Scrap Metal Ticketing System
Scale-integrated, offline-capable ticketing that never stops your yard
OnlineScrap is a scrap metal ticketing system designed for high-volume yards that cannot afford downtime. Master-node offline operation, weighbridge and IP scale-head integration, thermal printer support, photo capture, ID scan, voice ticketing, and chain-of-custody — all hardened across 1B+ tickets processed since 2010.
The short answer
- What it is
- Scale-integrated, offline-capable ticketing that keeps writing tickets when the internet drops.
- Who it's for
- High-volume yards that cannot afford scale-lane downtime.
- Proof
- True offline with OFF-numbered tickets and auto-resync, hardened across 1B+ tickets since 2010.
What ships on day one
At the scale
- True offline ticketing with OFF-numbers and auto-resync
- Weighbridge, RS-232, and IP scale-head integration
- Thermal-printer support out of the box
- Voice-activated ticketing with AI transcription
Capture & compliance
- Photo capture, ID scan, fingerprint, and watchlist screening
- Mill-ready ticket templates for ferrous, non-ferrous, auto, e-waste
- Inbound, outbound, and transfer tickets on one platform
Keep loads moving
- Kanban workflow board — receiving, inspection, pricing, awaiting payment, paid
- Material status lifecycle with dwell-time alerts and auto-escalation on stuck loads
- Separate inspector and sorter roles so each person sees only their step
- Price boards and contract pricing applied automatically — no spreadsheet lookups
Frequently asked questions
Can the ticketing system run offline?
Yes — OnlineScrap is the only platform in the category that runs truly offline. A local master-node serves the yard, tickets get OFF-prefixed numbers, and everything auto-resyncs when connectivity returns.
Does it integrate with my existing scales?
Yes — standard weighbridge integrations, RS-232 and IP scale heads, and the major thermal printers are supported. Most yards do not need to replace hardware.
Can the system enforce photo / ID capture per commodity?
Yes — capture rules are configurable per commodity, with state-specific regulatory holds and watchlist screening.
Is voice ticketing real?
Yes — hands-free voice ticketing with AI transcription and real-time validation. Operators can keep their hands on the load while the ticket is created.
Does inbound, outbound, and transfer all run on the same ticket system?
Yes — one platform handles inbound peddler/commercial tickets, outbound to mills and smelters, and cross-yard transfers with full reconciliation.
How do I see every truck's status at a glance?
A kanban workflow board moves each ticket through receiving, inspection, pricing, awaiting payment, and paid. Dwell-time alerts catch stuck loads and auto-escalation keeps them moving, so bottlenecks surface before they cost you money.
Can inspectors and sorters have their own view?
Yes — inspectors grade loads on mobile and sorters process material, and each role sees exactly the step it owns and nothing more. Grading, deductions, and sort-and-grade results write straight back to the ticket.
How is pricing applied to a ticket?
Set prices once on a price board and they apply everywhere: contract pricing for regular suppliers, multi-tier pricing for volume deals, base price plus bonuses, and deductions for quality. The system calculates what you owe on every ticket instead of an operator looking it up.
