Background

Sharp Transportation, founded in 1970 by John T. Sharp in Wellsville, Utah, has grown from a small family-owned operation into a leading nationwide logistics company. Located in Cache Valley, just 75 miles north of Salt Lake City, Sharp Transportation remains rooted in its small-town values while expanding to include 200 trucks, 500 trailers, 25 outside carriers, and a dedicated team of 170 employees. Sharp has steadily grown its operations to include warehouses and offices in Salt Lake City, Twin Falls, Seattle, and beyond.

Focused on their commitment to operational excellence, driver success, and customer satisfaction, Sharp partnered with Boon to implement cutting-edge AI agents to optimize their compliance processes and maintain the company’s reputation for safe, dependable, and efficient logistics services.

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Testimonial

"We can stay on top of hours of service notifications, rather than having to look for the violations when they come up, or not know about the violations until several hours after they happen. We can get those notifications almost immediately, that in 15 minutes this driver is going to go over his hours. So we can take care of that right away before there's even an issue."

— Luke Ercanbrack, Director of IT, Sharp Transportation

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Challenges

Though well-regarded in the industry, Sharp 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.

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Solution

Boon’s AI Compliance Agents works seamlessly with Sharp 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 Sharp Transportation’s existing systems. Quick implementation ensured fast time to value and minimal operational disruption.

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Results

By leveraging Boon’s AI Compliance Agents, Sharp Transportation realized significant operational improvements:

• Compliance Automation: What used to take an hour manually reviewing HoS logs daily, is now fully automated. Continuous auditing ensures Sharp Transportation remains compliant with minimal human intervention.
• Time Savings: Sharp is able to save 5 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 Cost: The associated costs that come with increased asset utilization via personal conveyance are significantly reduced, saving the company thousands of dollars every month.
• 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.

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Conclusion

Implementing Boon’s AI Compliance Agents have transformed Sharp 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 ensures compliance with Sharp’s safety standards. This approach not only upholds Sharp Transportation’s commitment to safety and compliance, but also frees the team to focus on other high priority safety and compliance initiatives.