Trackout Control Mats — Sales, Rental & Installation in NM/AZ
Trackout Control Mats are a reusable, durable alternative to the traditional rock stabilized construction entrance — a BMP required under NMR100000, AZPDES, and most fugitive dust permits. Inspections Plus sells, rents, and installs Trackout Control mats throughout New Mexico and Arizona.
What Trackout Control Mats Are
Trackout Control Mats are heavy-duty HDPE (high-density polyethylene) pyramid mats designed to clean vehicle tires as they exit a construction site — preventing the trackout of mud, dirt, and debris onto adjacent paved roads. The pyramid matrix mechanically dislodges material from tire treads through compression and lateral movement as vehicles drive across the mat surface.
Mat Specifications
- Width
- 12 feet
- Length
- 7 feet
- Height
- 3¾ inches total | 2⅞" pyramid height
- Weight
- 420 lbs per mat
- Material
- HDPE (high-density polyethylene)
- Lifespan
- 10+ years
- Warranty
- 3 years manufacturer warranty
- Origin
- 100% Made in USA
Approvals & Certifications
- CalTrans TC-1 equivalent approval
- EPA CGP NMR100000 stabilized entrance BMP
- AZPDES AZG2022-001 trackout control BMP
- CABQ Fugitive Dust Program compliant
- NMDOT specification-compatible
- Independent trackout testing: 59% reduction vs. rock
- DOT-approved (multiple state transportation agencies)
Trackout Control Mats vs. Rock Construction Entrance
| Feature | Trackout Control Mats | Rock Construction Entrance |
|---|---|---|
| Reusable | Yes — 10+ year lifespan | No — single use |
| Installation time | 30 minutes, 2 workers, hand tools only | 2–4 hours, dump trucks + compaction equipment |
| Trackout reduction | 59% reduction vs. rock (independent testing) | Baseline — less effective than FODS |
| Material replenishment | None required — mat cleans itself between uses | Required — rock is tracked out over project duration |
| Permit compliance | NMR100000, AZPDES, CABQ, CalTrans TC-1 | NMR100000, AZPDES — varies by jurisdiction |
| Warranty | 3 years manufacturer warranty | None |
| End-of-project recovery | Recovered, cleaned, reused | Removed and disposed — additional cost |
| Weight / dimensions | 420 lbs | 12'W × 7'L × 3¾"H | Variable — typically 6" depth per spec |
| Manufactured in USA | Yes — 100% | Varies |
| Long-term cost | One-time purchase amortized over 10+ years | Recurring cost every project |
Why This BMP Matters — Regulatory Requirements
Trackout — the deposition of mud, dirt, and debris on public roads from construction vehicle tires — creates both stormwater and air quality violations:
NMR100000 (Stormwater)
CGP Part III.A requires a stabilized construction vehicle exit point wherever construction vehicles exit onto paved roads. Failure to maintain this BMP — allowing trackout accumulation on public roads — is a permit violation, documented at the first 14-day inspection and triggering 7-day corrective action requirement.
CABQ Fugitive Dust Program
The City of Albuquerque Fugitive Dust Program specifically addresses trackout as a dust emission source. Trackout onto paved roads, once dry, creates fugitive dust from vehicle traffic. CABQ inspectors specifically look for trackout at permit conditions inspections.
Two Options — Sales vs. Rental
Purchase
Purchase Trackout Control mats and own them indefinitely. With a 10+ year lifespan and 3-year warranty, purchased mats pay for themselves after 2–3 projects compared to single-use rock construction entrances.
- Contractors with multiple simultaneous active sites
- General contractors who want reusable inventory
- Firms with recurring SWPPP compliance needs
Rental
Rent Trackout Control mats for a single project. Inspections Plus delivers, sets up, and recovers the mats. 10-day written notice required for mat removal scheduling.
- Single-project owners or specialty contractors
- Projects where equipment storage is limited
- One-time projects — residential developers, institutional owners
Used by the Industry's Largest Contractors
Trackout Control mats are the trackout control BMP of choice for major national contractors, federal agencies, and transportation departments:
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