Truenorth - Profit For Truckers
Truenorth is an innovative dual-platform solution I helped develop, aimed at revolutionizing the trucking industry. It consists of a cross-platform React Native app for carriers (truckers) and a React web app for brokers, creating a seamless ecosystem for job matching and load management in the logistics sector.
Key Components:
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Mobile App for Carriers:
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Web App for Brokers:
- Carrier relationship management
- Direct job and load offering
- Built with React, leveraging ShadcnUI and Tailwind for styling
- MUI components for consistent design
- Tanstack Table for efficient data handling and display
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AI Integration:
- Implemented using Vapi, 11labs, Twilio, and GPT-4
- Real-time availability tracking and job matching
- Voice-activated data collection for truckers on the move
Developing at Truenorth was a complex and rewarding challenge. The mobile app required intricate work with React Native, focusing on creating a smooth but familiar user experience for truckers often on the move. The Reanimated and Moti libraries were instrumental in achieving fluid animations and transitions, enhancing the overall usability of the app. Auth0 integration ensured secure access for carriers, protecting sensitive data and maintaining trust. One fun feature I had the pleasure of working on was the ability to upload documents in the app that used OCR to extract relevant information and displaying it in the app as structured load information, saving time and effort for truckers.
The web app for brokers demanded a different approach. Using React with ShadcnUI and Tailwind CSS provided a solid foundation for creating a responsive and visually appealing interface. MUI components helped create complex components with ease, while Tanstack Table proved invaluable for managing and displaying large datasets efficiently. The result was a powerful tool for brokers to manage their relationships with carriers, offer jobs and loads directly, and streamline their operations. The workflow even included counter offers and negotiations, as well as favoriting carriers for future reference.
Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this project was implementing the AI features. By leveraging Vapi, 11labs, Twilio, and GPT-4, we created an intelligent voice agent capable of collecting real-time availability information from truckers on the road. This innovation significantly streamlined the job matching process, making it easier for truckers to find work and for brokers to fill their loads. This was the hackathon project I led for our team onsite and it was a thrilling experience to see it come together in real-time and make it into the final product.
Truenorth speaks to the power of modern web and mobile technologies, combined with AI, to solve real-world logistical challenges. It showcases how thoughtful application of tech can create value in traditional industries, improving efficiency and profitability for all parties involved. At the end of the day, Truenorth allowed me to help build a product that truly makes a difference in the lives of truckers. Helping people is what I love most about software development, and Truenorth was a prime example of how technology can be a force for good.