Case Study: Dallas Auto Auction

Key Statistics

200,000

Square Feet

3

Phases

10

Working Days

100%

Operational Uptime

100%

Client Satisfaction

On-Time Delivery

Overview

Fargo Paving completed the mill and pave of 200,000 sq ft at Dallas Auto Auction in just 10 working days, despite a 1-day weather delay. The project was executed in 3 carefully planned phases to preserve 100% operational uptime, ensuring no disruption to active auction days or vehicle movement.

About the Client

Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the region's busiest wholesale automotive auction facilities, operating across 112 acres. The site auctions approximately 2,300 vehicles weekly, both in-lane and online, with near-constant traffic and staging activity. Any downtime could have created major operational and financial impacts across their dealer network.

The Challenge

Zero Disruption Requirement: Active auctions and staging had to continue without interruption.
High-Traffic Pavement: Heavy loads from frequent car hauler traffic caused rutting and cracking.
Large-Scale Coordination: Work had to be sequenced across a massive 200,000 sq ft area.
Weather Contingency: Scheduling required built-in flexibility for unexpected delays.

Our Approach: Seamless Execution

We Took the Planning Burden Off Their Plate

Conducted site inspection and traffic flow planning.
Developed a 3-phase execution strategy to align with auction days.
Created a contingency-adjusted timeline to account for weather risks.

We Executed Without Interruptions

Work performed between auction cycles to maintain operations.
Managed all subcontractors and traffic control.
Delivered daily progress updates without requiring client oversight.

We Built for Longevity

Milled and repaved 200,000 sq ft with strategic depth adjustments.
Strengthened heavy-traffic zones with reinforced asphalt layers.
Regraded key sections to improve drainage and eliminate standing water.
Applied polymer-modified Superpave asphalt for extended life.

Why This Was Effortless for the Client

No schedule surprises: delivered on time, despite weather.
No disruptions: 100% uptime preserved across all phases.
Single contact: no burden of coordination.
Longer-lasting pavement: expected 8-10 year performance in heavy-traffic areas.

Results

Zero operational disruptions – auctions continued seamlessly.
200,000 sq ft completed without impacting sales activity.
Delivered on schedule despite weather delay.
Extended pavement life by 8-10 years in heavy-load areas.
Drainage performance improved, eliminating ponding and enhancing site safety.

Before

After

"Fargo Group delivered exactly what we needed - a complete overhaul of our high-traffic areas without a single minute of operational downtime. Their phased approach and meticulous planning meant we could focus on running our business while they handled everything else."

– Facility Manager, Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth

Technical Specifications

Milling Depth: 2" average; up to 4" in failure zones
Overlay Mix: 4" Hot Mix Asphalt (PG 64-22 binder grade)
Seal Coat: 3,888 gallons asphalt emulsion sealer applied
Prime Coating: Applied prior to paving for surface bonding

Reinforcement: Heavy-traffic zones designed with thicker asphalt layers
Compaction: Target 95-97% density for durability
Striping: 4" traffic striping, including yellow load zones (approx. 7,940 LF combined)
Equipment: 12-ft paver, milling machine, tandem vibratory rollers, striping machine

DALLAS AUTO AUCTION

Project Overview