18/09/2026
How We Solved a Complex 4-Tonne Logistics Puzzle in WooCommerce 🚚👇
Major building supply websites make ordering loose aggregates a pain—or simply don't offer them online at all. We set out to change that, creating a bespoke, high-speed ordering experience tailored specifically for trade builders and DIYers.
The Challenge:
🎯 Delivery trucks have a strict 4-tonne weight limit and a maximum capacity of 2 material types per run.
🎯 We needed to let B2B trade customers mix and match loose materials freely without exceeding physical truck caps.
🎯 We had to avoid creating duplicate products to protect catalog reporting and stock inventory tracking.
The Solution:
✅ Smart UI: Built a custom interface that dynamically locks total quantities at 4 items, caps distinct product selections at 2 types, and locks UI controls in real time.
✅ Zero Catalogue Bloat: Integrated existing variable products by filtering specifically for the 1,000kg loose variation—keeping inventory and sales reporting 100% clean and accurate.
✅ Automated Logistics at Checkout: Configured cart logic to automatically handle multiple 4-tonne bundles—calculating multi-stop shipping fees seamlessly.
✅ Frictionless B2B UX: Implemented interactive row clicking, automated post-add-to-cart form resets for fast repeat ordering, and featured the tool directly in the primary mega menu.
The Result:
🎉 A seamless, intuitive experience for trade buyers, automated shipping accuracy for the client's fleet, and a huge SEO and commercial advantage over national competitors who don't offer an online loose aggregate builder.
