Utility Locating Training
Equips individuals and organizations with the skills to operate utility locate equipment effectively, enabling them to identify and mark subsurface installations accurately.
Instrument Technology Corporation
With over 30 years of service to the Subsurface Utility Engineering community, ITC has been providing personal and professional service, while supplying the latest and most innovative products in the utility locating and leak detection industry
We have a wide range of products including sewer camera systems, pipe and cable locators, water leak detectors, gas leak detection equipment, sondes and marker balls, metal detectors, rodders, valve exercisers and much more for the professional plumber, locator crew, or leak detection company. These and more from Vivax-Metrotech, Seba, Jameson, airspade, cyclone, setcom, Aervoe and many more.
ehs International Inc.
ehsInc is a NULCA-accredited and CGA-compliant training firm, meeting the requirements of CAL/OSHA, PHMSA, and the California State Contractors Licensing Board for qualified utility locators responding to 811 (USA) Dig Notifications. In compliance with Government Code 4216 (Safe Dig Act), we ensure all locators successfully complete an accredited course. Our training services are offered both on-site and virtually nationwide.
Locating Dynamics
Utility locator training and certification based in Northern California since 2013. In-person, virtual and online training courses are available. Electro-Magnetic (EM), Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR), Acoustic Pipe Locator (APL), RTK utility mapping, SPAR utility mapping and more!
HydroExVac
HydroExVac provides a portable, non-destructive excavation and vacuum solution for job sites. Our system connects to any standard pressure washer and uses pressurized water with high-powered vacuuming to safely expose underground utilities, remove debris, and perform precision cleanup. HydroExVac promotes safer digging practices and reduced risk on active work sites.
Software Providers
Deliver innovative solutions for excavators, utility operators, and project engineers, offering tools like Ticket Management Software, GIS platforms, and design applications to streamline and enhance the 811 process from planning to execution.
PelicanCorp
PelicanCorp helps mitigate risk to underground utilities and enables organizations to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. Partnering with One Call centers, utilities, and damage prevention organizations, the company improves the efficiency, accuracy, and communication behind the locate request process through innovative technology and field solutions.
With decades of global damage prevention experience, PelicanCorp helps streamline operations, support excavators, improve field visibility, and enhance the customer experience.
In North America, the company provides:
- Geolantis.360 and Geolantis.NEO for utility mapping and digital field workflows
- GNSS hardware solutions for improved locating accuracy and field productivity
- LocateAccess and ScreenAccess solutions for ticket and locate workflow management
PelicanCorp is focused on modernizing damage prevention operations and supporting safer excavation practices while protecting critical underground infrastructure. Learn more at www.PelicanCorp.com.
DigContrax
DigContrax is a centralized service where you can manage all your company’s 811 tickets, utility responses and employee assignments. Our proprietary system allows you to assign tickets and perform a number of critical tasks to ensure safety and efficiency. DigContrax communicates directly with the USA North 811 One Call Access system.
Excav811
Excav811 – Designed by Contractors, for Contractors
Excav811 is the only dig ticket management platform built by contractors, for contractors, with one goal in mind: making compliance and communication faster, easier, and safer. Our system streamlines every step of the excavation process so your team can stay focused on the work in the field—not on chasing paperwork.
Key Features:
- Automatic Ticket Renewals – Never miss a renewal deadline. Excav811 keeps tickets active and compliant without extra steps.
- Automatic “No-Response” Filing – Automatically file required notices of no response on every ticket, without ever clicking a button.
- Integrated Ticket Creation – Create and manage tickets directly inside Excav811—no more switching between USA North and separate tracking tools. (All tickets are still officially issued by USA North.)
- Secondary Actions Made Simple – Submit cancellations, re-mark requests, damage notices, and more, all from within the same system.
- Compliance-Checked Utility Responses – Excav811 automatically analyzes utility responses against state law to give you a clear go/no-go decision before breaking ground.
- Mobile-Ready – Track and manage tickets from the office, truck, or trench.
With Excav811, contractors finally have a true one-stop shop for dig ticket management, purpose-built to protect your crews, your projects, and your bottom line.
811spotter
811spotter is built for commercial contractors who are tired of chasing tickets, digging through emails, and hoping nothing gets missed. It gives crews and office teams a clear, no-nonsense way to keep 811 tickets active, visible, and tied to the job—so work doesn’t stop over paperwork.
811spotter works where the work happens. With native iPhone and Android apps, field crews can see ticket locations on a map, check status, add photos and notes, and know what applies to their job before they break ground. The office can see everything in one place across crews, jobs, and service areas—no spreadsheets, no guessing.
What contractors use it for:
- Stop missing renewals with automatic ticket intake and renewals
- See tickets on a map, not buried in emails
- Handle updates from the field with photos and notes added on the spot
- Keep everyone on the same page—office and field
- Avoid double work with integrations to tools like HCSS and Procore
811spotter is used by commercial excavation teams across the U.S. and is backed by Irth Solutions, a recognized leader in damage prevention and infrastructure protection.
BOSS811
BOSS Solutions offers state of the art solutions for the damage prevention industry and is trusted by public works departments and utility companies across the country.
BOSS811 for One Call Ticket Management streamlines locate requests with real-time tracking, GIS integration, automated workflows, and risk scoring that keeps teams aligned and projects moving.
Key features include:
- Centralized 811 Ticket Management
- Manage Tickets Across Multiple Call Centers
- GIS Map Integration
- Automated Workflows
- Auto Clear Tickets
The advanced SaaS platform is powered by cutting-edge business intelligence, analytics, and geospatial data, providing 360-degree situational awareness for proactive risk mitigation.
BOSS811 Dig for excavators and contract locators gives crews instant access to ticket submission, status tracking, and utility responses. Key features include:
- Real-time ticket tracking & positive responses
- One portal for all locate requests
- Automated alerts to reduce risk and delays
Both BOSS811 and BOSS811 Dig are backed by a premium US-based support team. Visit boss811.com or email sales@boss-solutions.com to learn more.
Private Locating Services
Specialize in identifying and marking underground lines not owned or operated by utility companies. Their services are crucial for locating utilities that may be excluded from the standard 811 marking process, such as private lines on residential or commercial properties, including irrigation systems, propane lines, or private electric feeds, ensuring comprehensive excavation safety.
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Traffic Management
Services ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles around excavation sites near public roadways. By directing traffic and implementing safety measures, they protect both workers and drivers during excavation activities, such as when installing or repairing utilities under busy streets.
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