The freight industry has a revenue problem. Poorly captured Bill of Lading (BOL) documents lead to billing errors, back-office cleanup work, and revenue leakage that costs carriers thousands of dollars every month. DataGun mobile app, WeBuild Databases' innovative AI document capture solution, is changing that by preventing errors at the source—right from a driver's smartphone. This bill of lading software combines freight document automation with data validation to deliver a revenue integrity solution that stops problems before they reach your billing department.
Currently integrated with ThinkOwl's CRM platform, the DataGun Beta release combines advanced artificial intelligence with data validation techniques to deliver clean, accurate data to your back-office systems in seconds. This isn't just another scanning tool—it's a complete document automation platform designed specifically for freight operations.
The Problem: Revenue Leaks Start at Document Capture
Freight & Cargo operations depends on accurate Air Waybill & BOL data. Traditional document capture processes are fraught with problems:
- • Manual data entry errors that lead to billing disputes
- • Poor image quality discovered days after delivery
- • Missing information that delays invoicing
- • Back-office cleanup work that drains resources
- • Revenue leakage from unbillable or disputed charges
These issues don't just cost money—they damage customer relationships and create operational bottlenecks. The problem isn't the back office; it's what happens at the point of capture.
The DataGun Solution: Prevention Over Correction
DataGun mobile app flips the script on document capture. Instead of fixing errors after the fact, it prevents them from happening in the first place through intelligent, real-time feedback.
How DataGun Works
- 1. Simple Mobile Capture: Drivers open the DataGun mobile app on their smartphone, point at the BOL, and capture. No special equipment. No complicated workflows. Just point and shoot.
- 2. Instant Quality Feedback: Here's where DataGun is different: the app provides immediate feedback on image quality while the document is still in the driver's hands. Blurry? The driver knows instantly and can reshoot. Missing corner? The app flags it before they leave the delivery location.
- 3. AI-Powered Data Extraction: DataGun's AI document capture engine extracts every critical field from the BOL with field-level confidence scoring. You know exactly which data points are reliable and which need human review.
- 4. Real-Time Business Validation: This is the game-changer for revenue integrity solution: DataGun validates captured data against your existing business systems (currently Sage, with QuickBooks and NetSuite coming soon). Customer codes, product numbers, and pricing are checked before the data enters your workflow.
- 5. Exception Dashboard: Low-confidence fields or validation mismatches route to a web-based review dashboard. Your back-office team handles true exceptions—not routine data entry.
See DataGun in Action: Watch how drivers capture BOLs and receive instant feedback in this demonstration video.
The ThinkOwl Partnership: Enterprise AI Infrastructure
DataGun leverages We Build Databases' strategic partnership with ThinkOwl, an AI-powered platform used globally. This collaboration unites over 25 years of database and application architecture expertise with ThinkOwl's advanced AI, cloud infrastructure, ISO-certified security, and proven scalability for freight operations.
"DataGun shows the power of combining domain expertise with robust AI," stated Andreas Rittler, President of ThinkOwl.
The partnership enables We Build Databases to focus on freight challenges using enterprise-grade, scalable AI technology.
The Technology Behind DataGun
DataGun uses a modern, robust tech stack:
Mobile Application:
- • Native iOS/Android apps
- • Offline capability
- • Optimized camera for document capture
- • Real-time feedback
Cloud Infrastructure:
- • Secure AWS backend
- • Auto-scaling
- • ISO-certified security
AI Engine
- • Custom models for freight documents
- • Field-level extraction & analysis
- • Continuous learning
- • Supports handwritten and printed text
Integration Layer:
- • Data Optimized for ERP Integration
- • REST API for custom integrations
- • Webhook support
Meet DataGun at Cargo Conference 2026
We're showcasing DataGun Beta release at Cargo Conference 2026 in Orlando, February 23-25. Join us for live demonstrations, technical deep-dives, and the opportunity to try DataGun with your actual Air Waybills & BOLs.
At our booth, you'll:
- • See real-time AI document capture in action
- • Meet the development team behind DataGun
- • Discuss custom integration requirements
- • Start your 5-Document Trial on-site
Built by We Build Databases: 25+ Years of Expertise
DataGun represents the latest innovation from We Build Databases, a company with over 25 years of experience in:
Our specialization in freight document automation and revenue integrity solutions means DataGun isn't just a mobile app—it's a complete platform built on enterprise-grade architecture.
