Background
Brakebush Transportation is a Wisconsin-based trucking company operating over 100 trucks daily, renowned for its exceptional service throughout the region. Their award-winning business model is built on a commitment to efficiency, safety, and compliance—critical elements in a highly regulated logistics sector.
To further streamline operations and maintain strict regulatory standards, Brakebush Transportation partnered with Boon to automate key compliance tasks previously handled by staff. By leveraging advanced technology, the company ensures seamless adherence to industry requirements while continuing to provide top-tier service to its customers.
Testimonial
"Boon's Compliance Agents have been a major help for our safety and compliance processes. What used to take us hours each week—manually reviewing driver logs and chasing down missing form & manner and compliance information —is now fully automated. The system works seamlessly with our existing technology, providing real-time alerts for HOS violations and personal conveyance use, ensuring we stay compliant without the manual effort and assisting with keeping our CSA scores low."
- Norlene Gray, Safety Manager at Brakebush Transportation
Challenges
Though well-regarded in the industry, Brakebush Transportation faced several challenges related to compliance:
- Manual Compliance Checks: Team members spend multiple hours each week reviewing and verifying driver logs, including identifying missing trailer numbers. This repetitive, time-consuming task diverted resources from strategic, revenue-generating activities.
- Risk of Human Error: Manually auditing large volumes of compliance data allowed the possibility of oversight and inaccuracies.Missing or incomplete log entries could potentially expose the company to regulatory scrutiny and financial penalties.
- Efficiency: The company needed a solution capable of handling the large amount of data without sacrificing safety or compliance standards.
Solution
Boon’s AI Compliance Agents works seamlessly with Brakebush Transportation’s telematics and transportation management system (TMS). The agents automatically detect missing trailer numbers and other compliance gaps in real time. Key features include:
- Automated Review: Boon’s compliance agents continuously review Hours of Service (HoS) logs for potential risks. The system flags issues in real time ensuring swift resolution.
- Real-Time Alerts: Dispatchers and drivers receive immediate notifications on missing HoS information or usage of personal conveyance, allowing for prompt corrections and regulatory compliance.
- Seamless Integration: Boon’s technology works within Brakebush Transportation’s existing systems. Quick implementation ensured fast time to value and minimal operational disruption.
Results
By leveraging Boon’s AI Compliance Agents , Brakebush Transportation realized significant operational improvements:
- Compliance Automation: What used to take two hours manually reviewing HoS logs daily, is now fully automated. Continuous auditing ensures Brakebush Transportation remains compliant with minimal human intervention.
- Time Savings: Brakebush is able to save 10 hours per week, freeing staff from repetitive auditing tasks and allowing them to redirect their efforts to higher-value activities. This enables the company to focus on higher priority efforts to maintain their safety scores.
- Reduced Risk: Real-time detection of missing trailer numbers and other log discrepancies has nearly eliminated compliance errors. Proactive problem resolution helps avoid potential fines, maintaining the company’s reputation for safety and reliability.
Conclusion
Implementing Boon’s AI Compliance Agents have transformed Brakebush Transportation’s approach to safety and compliance. By automating audits and generating real-time alerts, Boons AI Compliance Agents eliminates the need for time-intensive workflows, reduces human error, and enables Brakebush’s safety standards. This approach not only upholds Brakebush Transportation’s commitment to safety and compliance, but also frees the team to focus on other high priority safety and compliance initiatives.