Software for the haulers in the middle

I'm Jed Dawson. I started in this industry driving trucks at my family's company. I've spent the years since building software for the waste management industry—first eMobile, then a half-decade at Routeware. Now I'm building Klau: roll-off dispatch for haulers with real complexity but no appetite for enterprise software.

The Craftsman's Foundation: Building a Modern Engine for the Waste Industry

January 9, 2026

At Edison Code, we're building Klau—a pragmatic, modern platform built by a small team of craftsmen who believe the waste industry deserves software that actually delights them.

Holiday Phone Safety Guide: What to Tell Your Parents About Scams and Subscriptions

November 27, 2025

A simple guide to share with elderly parents this Thanksgiving. Covers phone scams, fake virus warnings, and how to find hidden subscriptions.

Building Lifestyle Software in Unsexy Industries: Lessons from a Decade in Waste Management

September 23, 2025

A technical founder's guide to escaping the startup treadmill and building profitable, sustainable software businesses in overlooked industries.

Stop Wasting Time on Customer Lookups: How HaulerPhone Solves Every Hauler's Biggest Phone Frustration

August 29, 2025

Every waste hauler knows the frustration: phone rings, customer calls, and CSRs scramble through systems looking for the right account. HaulerPhone eliminates customer lookup delays with instant caller recognition and AI-powered call transcripts.

Work

  1. Company: Edison Code Role: Founder & Innovator Date: 2014-Present
  2. Company: Routeware Role: VP of Product Engineering Date: 2020-2025
  3. Company: Core Computing Solutions Role: Director of Innovation Date: 2011-2020
  4. Company: Paso Robles Waste Role: Operations Manager (CDL) Date: 2005-2011