DGC

Dangerous Goods Compliance Platform

DGC is a world-first logistics application that makes the transport of explosive, flammable and corrosive freight measurably safer. Developed for Xtreme Freight, the platform replaces paper manifests and phone-based check-ins with a single source of truth that tracks every consignment, enforces regulatory steps and gives operators instant visibility from warehouse to destination. Built with an API-first architecture, DGC slots neatly into the software stacks that carriers already use, turning a high-risk, high-complexity operation into a controlled, data-driven workflow.

CLIENT

YEAR

SERVICES

DGC

2023

Product Design

Information Architecture

Strategy

Venture Validation

Go to Market

PROBLEM

Logistics is complicated at the best of times; add dangerous goods and the margin for error disappears. Xtreme Freight needed to cut human error, boost efficiency and satisfy a tightening web of compliance rules, yet three previous vendors had failed to crack the challenge. Manual data re-entry, fragmented systems and limited oversight left the business exposed to safety breaches and costly delays—problems that would only grow as volumes increased.

solution implemetation

Mayfly stepped in with a ground-up rethink, led by Head of Technology Chris Pyke. Working side by side with dispatchers, drivers and compliance officers, the team mapped every step of the chain of responsibility and distilled it into a mobile-first app that guides users through loading, transit and delivery. Barcode-driven checkpoints verify that the right substance is on the right truck, geo-stamped status updates feed live dashboards, and automated document packs ensure each shipment travels with the correct safety data at all times. An extensible API layer lets partners push and pull data without rip-and-replace upheaval.

HOW WE GOT THERE

Discovery workshops surfaced the pain points that had stalled earlier attempts: convoluted regulations, disconnected hardware scanners and on-site connectivity black spots. Rapid prototyping turned those insights into clickable flows that crews could test in-yard within days, not weeks. Iterative field trials fine-tuned the user experience—offline caching for dead zones, one-hand thumb navigation for gloved drivers—while compliance specialists validated every screen against Australian Dangerous Goods Code clauses. When the first end-to-end pilot moved 120 tonnes of Class 3 and Class 8 freight with zero paperwork errors, confidence soared and rollout plans accelerated.

"Mayfly’s technical expertise and attention to detail were truly impressive. They consistently delivered high-quality work and demonstrated a deep understanding of dangerous-goods logistics. Their ability to tackle complex problems and find innovative solutions was instrumental in overcoming challenges we’d been wrestling with for years."

Amanda O’Brien / Founder, Xtreme Freight

INSIGHTS

DGC proves that safety and speed are not opposites but outcomes of the same thoughtful design. By converting complex regulations into a guided digital journey, the platform turns compliance from an after-the-fact audit into a real-time ally. Its API-first backbone means the solution grows with the ecosystem rather than fighting it, encouraging data-sharing between carriers, warehouses and customers. Most importantly, DGC shows that innovation in dangerous-goods transport is not about flashy tech but about invisible safeguards—tiny prompts that stop a wrong placard, an automated alert that prevents a mismatched load, a dashboard that lets supervisors act before a near-miss becomes a hazard. The originality lies in knitting these small assurances into one seamless flow, proving that the safest path can also be the fastest and most profitable.