Chrome extension
A load board Chrome extension for faster dispatcher workflows
A load board Chrome extension is a browser add-on that scans active web pages to extract load origin, destination, and rates, displaying immediate logistics insights in a side-by-side panel. Load board work is highly time-sensitive, and Load Nova is designed to keep the most important load decision context close to the board instead of forcing dispatchers into a chain of separate tools.
- Side-panel workflow for dispatchers using load boards.
- Route and economics context before wasting time on weak loads.
- Support for broker preparation and load notes.
Why a side panel
A side panel can live near the load-board workflow, which makes it lighter than asking a dispatcher to adopt a new back-office system before they see value.
What it helps with
The product centers on repeated checks: route, miles, deadhead, rate context, timing, load notes, and broker communication support.
What it is not
Load Nova is not positioned as a full TMS replacement or as an autonomous dispatcher. It is an assistant for faster, better-informed dispatcher decisions.
The first AI-native Chrome extension for load board dispatchers
Load Nova is not a plugin bolted onto existing software — it is designed from the ground up to bring AI into the load board workflow. Every feature is built around the real dispatcher decision loop: evaluate fast, decide smart, communicate professionally.
- Live load board page reading — no manual copy-paste required
- AI extraction from text, voice, and screenshot inputs
- Real-time routing and deadhead calculation via live map APIs
- AI-drafted broker emails with actual load context pre-filled
- Multi-carrier session support with persistent AI context
How Load Nova compares
Several tools claim to help dispatchers, but most were not designed specifically for the Chrome load board environment. Here is an honest comparison.
| Alternative | Limitation | Load Nova advantage |
|---|---|---|
| DAT load board built-in tools | DAT provides load data but no integrated route calculation, deadhead check, RPM calculator, or broker email drafting in the same view. | Load Nova extends the DAT workflow with route context, economics, and communication support — all in a side panel beside the active board. |
| Standalone Chrome extensions (route trackers, note tools) | Generic extensions are not freight-aware. They do not understand RPM, deadhead, HOS, or broker communication context. | Load Nova is purpose-built for freight dispatchers: it speaks the language of loads, carriers, and broker relationships. |
| Manual workflow (copy-paste between tabs) | Dispatchers waste 6–10 minutes per load manually checking routes, calculating rates, and drafting replies across multiple disconnected tools. | One side panel replaces the multi-tab workflow. Load context, route, economics, and broker draft are available in under 30 seconds. |
| AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini) used for dispatch | General-purpose AI cannot read your active load board, does not know your driver location, and cannot perform live routing calculations. | Load Nova is a freight-specific AI copilot that reads the active load page and uses live routing APIs — not just language generation. |
Workflow Optimization Comparison
| Metric | Manual Workflow | Load Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Initial configuration time | N/A * | < 2 minutes * |
| Load info retrieval | Manual copy-paste * | Automatic page scraping * |
| Browser resource impact | High (due to many tabs) * | Low (optimized side panel) * |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the load board Chrome extension work?
It parses the active load details from your DAT or similar load board and displays route distance, deadhead, weather, and rates in a Chrome side panel.
Is my login data secure?
Yes. All login credentials and API calls are secured with industry-standard encryption, and sessions are isolated.
Will this slow down my Chrome browser?
No. The side panel is lightweight and only executes on specific logistics domains, ensuring no performance lag on other tabs.
Can I disable the extension on specific boards?
Yes, you can toggle the extension on or off via the Chrome extensions management menu at any time.
Does this extension work with Safari or Firefox?
Load Nova is currently optimized specifically for Chromium-based browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.
How often is the extension updated?
We deploy updates bi-weekly to ensure compatibility with any changes to the primary load board interfaces.
Built in Canada for North American dispatchers
Load Nova is developed by Frontier X Labs Technologies Inc., a Canadian technology company. The team brings direct experience with North American freight corridors — including US-Canada cross-border routes, border crossing documentation, and the unique scheduling pressures that come with transcontinental dispatch. The product is designed for the realities of the North American trucking market, not adapted from European logistics software.
Built with knowledge of major North American freight lanes, border crossings, and carrier compliance requirements on both sides of the border.
Features are shaped by working dispatchers. Every workflow decision is tested against the real load-board environment, not a theoretical logistics model.
User data stays within North American infrastructure. No offshoring of dispatcher session data or carrier information.
Check any load from your phone. Just ask.
Add Load Nova to ChatGPT once. Then ask anything, anywhere: "Is this load profitable?" "How far is the deadhead?" "Write me a broker email." You get real answers — real miles, real RPM, real drafts. Not guesses. No computer. No tabs. Just your phone.
"Read this load from my screen: Chicago to Dallas, paying $1.90/mile. Is that above market rate?"
"Draft a broker inquiry for the Dallas load asking if the rate is negotiable."
"Calculate deadhead to Chicago from my truck's current spot in Joliet, IL."