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Boon Product Spotlight: Automated Load Sourcing

Managing backhaul loads is a persistent challenge for commercial fleet operators, with up to 20% of drivers returning with empty trailers, incurring sunkunnecessary costs. Boon’s Automated Load Sourcing product revolutionizes this process, empowering fleets to maximize revenue, minimize deadhead miles, and optimize operational efficiency.

Streamline Load Discovery

Searching for loads is a time-intensive process, requiring dispatchers to manually navigate multiple load boards, filter for relevant criteria, and negotiate with middle-menbrokers. Boon eliminates this hassle by using an AI-powered Load Board Aggregator that searches all connected load boards 24/7. This tool identifies the best matches based on parameters like rate per mile, load type, and equipment availability, presenting them in a single, easy-to-use dashboard. By removing the manual effort, dispatchers can focus on higher-value tasks.

Maximize Backhaul Opportunities

Deadhead miles represent lost revenue, but Boon’s AI-powered system addresses this by sourcing high-value backhaul opportunities in real time. By integrating with platforms like DAT, Truckstop, and CH Robinson, Boon ensures that fleets access a wide range of profitable loads. Customers like Sharp Transportation have reduced empty backhauls by 50% and booked over $170,000 annually through Boon’s automated load sourcing capabilities.

Optimize Revenue with Intelligent Matching

Boon’s AI doesn’t just find loads—we optimize them. Our system evaluates critical factors like deadhead miles, profitability, and preferred routes, ensuring that every load recommendation aligns with the fleet’s financial goals. Additionally, Boon’s broker outreach feature automates negotiations with preferred brokers, securing the best rates from familiar partieswithout added manual effort. This intelligent matching process allows fleets to boost revenue by 20% or more, maximizing fleet utilization.

Save Time and Increase Scalability

By automating load sourcing, Boon saves fleets hours of work every week. For example, Sharp Transportation reduced load sourcing time by 10 hours weekly, allowing their team to focus on strategic growth. Boon’s AI operates as a digital team member, scaling operations without increasing headcount or overhead.

Turn Empty Miles into Profits with AI-Powered Solutions

Boon’s Automated Load Sourcing product transforms backhaul management, helping fleets reduce empty miles, maximize revenue, and improve operational efficiency. With impactful results such as 50% fewer empty backhauls and six-figure revenue increases for clients like Sharp Transportation, Boon’s AI solution provides fleets with a competitive edge. 

Schedule a demo to see how Boon can revolutionize your load sourcing operations.

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