Strategic Planning for Your LifeMark®-100 Investment: One System or More?

For many contractors and DOT crews, the automation journey begins with a single LifeMark®-100 system mounted on a pickup chassis — and for good reason.

This setup offers maximum flexibility: one vehicle that can survey, record, and automatically lay out pavement markings — all from a compact, nimble platform that’s easy to deploy across job sites.

But what comes next?
That depends on your operations — and your strategy.

What Factors Should You Consider Next?

Once you experience the productivity boost and safety benefits of a LifeMark®-100, the next question becomes:

Do we need a second (or even third) system?

Here are a few key factors that influence that decision:

Company size and layout volume
Project types (e.g., highways, intersections, milling, resurfacing)
Pavement marking fleet size
Average miles between mobilizations
Daily production demands

What Other LifeMark® Owners Are Doing

Many of LifeMark®-100 owners operate more than one unit, with some owning 10 or more.

This isn’t just a sign of success — it’s a strategic choice. Companies are seeing the economic and operational advantages of expanding their LifeMark® fleets.

To determine whether a second system makes sense for you, try our
[LifeMark®-100 ROI Calculator]

This tool compares the cost of your current manual layout method to LifeMark®’s automated process, factoring in wages, mileage, and efficiency.

When Distance Drives the Decision

One of the most common triggers for expansion is mobilization distance.

If your crews travel more than 50 miles to job sites, a single LifeMark® system — no matter how efficient — can become a logistical hurdle.

Here’s a smarter alternative:

Use your pickup-mounted LifeMark®-100 to record layout ahead of time.
Upload that layout to the cloud.
Equip your pavement marking truck with its own LifeMark® system so it can lay out and stripe the same day — with no delay and no second trip.

This approach keeps your projects moving and your crews productive.

Record-Only vs. Full Layout Systems

We also offer the LifeMark®-90, a system dedicated solely to recording and surveying. It’s a great solution for certain workflows, but many customers ultimately choose to invest in the full LifeMark®-100, gaining both recording and layout functionality for a relatively small increase in cost.

Still One of the Most Versatile Tools in the Fleet

Even a single pickup-mounted LifeMark®-100 system can serve multiple striping crews, especially when project locations are clustered. This makes it an ideal starting point for small-to-mid-sized contractors or those running centralized layout operations.

Start Smart. Scale Strategically.

Starting with one LifeMark®-100 system is a smart move.
But expanding strategically — based on your project mix, mobilization needs, and ROI — is how you unlock the full power of automation.

Have questions about expanding your fleet or customizing a solution?
We’re here to help.
Contact us at sales@LimnTech.com