Cattle Trucking Dispatch Software

Bespoke dispatching software for the cattle industry

The Challenge

A southern Alberta trucking company was managing complex cattle loads across handwritten documents, phone calls, spreadsheets, driver notes, and mapping tools.
Handwritten shipping instructions had to be manually read and entered into the system
Large batches of pending loads from Google Sheets had to be rebuilt one by one
Available dispatching options on the market were expensive and were not specific to the complex world of cattle trucking
Routing, mileage, pickup details, delivery notes, and livestock information were spread across disconnected tools

The Solution

Our team partnered with the trucking company to deliver a custom cattle dispatch platform engineered around the real workflow of livestock hauling. We began by building a centralized load management system to organize livestock details, buyer codes, weights, manifests, driver notes, pickup locations, delivery points, and dispatch instructions in one place.

From there, we developed optical image recognition tools that allow handwritten shipping documents to be uploaded or photographed, with key load details extracted into the system for review. We also implemented voice-generated load creation, allowing dispatchers to create loads by simply talking through the details instead of manually filling out every field.

To support high-volume dispatch planning, we added Google Sheet importing so 30+ pending loads can be uploaded and automatically generated inside the platform. Finally, we integrated Google Cloud routing tools for route mapping, distance calculation, locked mileage, and more accurate long-haul planning, eliminating the fragmented process of juggling paperwork, spreadsheets, phone notes, and separate mapping tools.

The Process

Rapid Design and Prototypng

Rapid Design and Prototypng

The client needed a fast turnaround on this project due to an expiring contract with a previous vendor that was no longer meeting their needs. Using rapid prototyping in Figma and employing AI to generate mockups we were able to quickly sort out what was important to them and start building the platform.

Google Cloud API Integration

Great tools need great infrastructure. Using the industry leading Google Cloud Routes and Mapping API allow for near-instant route calculations, quick changes and reroutes for dispatchers and much more .

Audit log implementation

As the platform scales across more dispatchers, administrators, drivers, and operational workflows, it was critical to build in a clear record of how data changes over time. We implemented robust audit trails and history tracking throughout the system, giving the company visibility into who changed what, when it changed, and which records were affected. This creates stronger accountability, easier troubleshooting, and a more reliable operational record as the business grows. Instead of relying on memory, screenshots, or scattered conversations, the team can trace updates to loads, locations, assignments, customer records, and other key data directly inside the platform.

Features We Built

The Results

Our client now has a custom-built cattle dispatch platform designed around the real-world complexity of livestock hauling. The system helps their team turn handwritten shipping documents, spoken load details, and large Google Sheet imports into structured dispatch records, reducing manual entry and speeding up day-to-day operations. With OCR for handwritten paperwork, voice-generated load creation, automated bulk load imports, and Google Cloud routing integration, the platform gives their dispatch team a faster, more accurate way to manage pickups, deliveries, livestock details, mileage, driver assignments, and route planning from one centralized system. It is not off-the-shelf software forced into their workflow. It is a purpose-built operations platform designed to scale with the business.

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