"How long do you think it would take to permit a new liquid asphalt terminal?"
- Owner, C.W. Matthews Contracting - March 2008
That question changed everything. In March 2008, when the owner asked me to design, build, and operate a liquid asphalt terminal by December 1st - having never done any of those things before - I thought he'd lost his mind. But I said "Yes sir."
What followed was an impossible 8-month sprint. We engineered everything in-house, submitted a perfect Land Disturbance Permit (no time for iterations), and received approval in just 8 days - one of which was a holiday. We broke ground immediately.
On December 2, 2008, Norfolk-Southern delivered our first railcars to the Rockmart, Georgia terminal. I was ready December 1st - they weren't. The tank wasn't even insulated yet, but that asphalt went in before year-end, just as the boss demanded.
That impossible project became the foundation of Asphalt Unlimited. Now, powered by AI and over 20 years of hands-on experience, we help others navigate what we learned the hard way - that with the right expertise, the impossible becomes inevitable.
Days to Permit Approval
Including one holiday
Months to Completion
From concept to first delivery
Years of Experience
Since that first terminal
Rockmart Terminal: Our first impossible project that proved expertise is born from doing what others say can't be done.
The principles that guide everything we do
We continuously push the boundaries of what's possible in the asphalt industry through cutting-edge AI technology and creative solutions.
We deliver exceptional results with 98.7% accuracy in our market predictions and maintain the highest standards in all our services.
We're not just service providers - we're strategic partners invested in your success and committed to your long-term growth.
Unique advantages that make Asphalt Unlimited the industry leader
Our proprietary invention provides 98.7% correlation to asphalt coker prices, giving you unprecedented market insight that was previously only available to refinery analysts.
Powered by OpenAI, our AI Operating System monitors energy markets 24/7/365, providing real-time analysis and automated decision-making capabilities.
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in liquid asphalt markets, terminal operations, and industry relationships that can't be replicated.
From price assurance and consulting to revolutionary NZET technology, we provide end-to-end solutions for every aspect of your asphalt business.