Connect to the Onfleet API with Parabola

Learn how to connect Onfleet with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Connecting via API with with Onfleet enables organizations to automate their last-mile delivery operations through a comprehensive delivery management platform. This powerful connection allows businesses to streamline their delivery workflows while maintaining real-time tracking and route optimization, all through a robust API that supports sophisticated delivery automation.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect to the Onfleet API through Parabola by navigating to the API page and selecting Onfleet
  2. Authenticate using your Onfleet credentials and configure necessary API keys
  3. Select the data endpoints you want to access (tasks, teams, drivers, analytics)
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your delivery data
  5. Set up automated triggers for route optimization and delivery tracking

What is Onfleet?

Onfleet is a modern last-mile delivery management platform that provides comprehensive delivery optimization and tracking capabilities. As a leader in delivery management technology, Onfleet enables organizations to optimize routes, manage drivers, and track deliveries in real-time while maintaining customer satisfaction.

What does Onfleet do?

Onfleet provides a comprehensive delivery management platform that enables organizations to manage their last-mile operations efficiently. Through its API, businesses can automate sophisticated delivery workflows while maintaining route efficiency and customer communication. The platform excels in handling delivery operations, supporting everything from route optimization to driver management and customer notifications.

The API enables programmatic access to Onfleet's full feature set, including task management, driver coordination, and analytics capabilities. Organizations can leverage this functionality to build automated delivery workflows, manage fleet operations, and coordinate complex delivery processes while maintaining optimal efficiency and visibility.

What can I do with the API connection?

Delivery Task Automation

Through Connecting via API with with Onfleet, logistics teams can automate their delivery task workflows. The API enables automated task creation, assignment optimization, and status tracking. This automation ensures efficient deliveries while reducing manual coordination.

Route Optimization

Organizations can leverage the API to automate their route planning processes. The system can optimize delivery sequences, manage time windows, and coordinate driver assignments. This automation helps maintain efficient operations while improving delivery performance.

Driver Management

Operations teams can automate their driver coordination through the API connection. The system can track driver locations, manage schedules, and monitor performance metrics. This automation streamlines fleet management while optimizing resource utilization.

Customer Communication

Service teams can automate their delivery notifications through the API. The system can send status updates, manage delivery windows, and coordinate real-time tracking links. This integration ensures customer satisfaction while reducing support inquiries.

Performance Analytics

Business teams can automate their delivery analytics through the API. The system can generate performance reports, track service levels, and analyze operational efficiency. This automation provides comprehensive oversight while simplifying reporting procedures.

Through this API connection, organizations can create sophisticated delivery management workflows that leverage Onfleet's capabilities while eliminating manual operations and reducing complexity. The integration supports automated task management, seamless route optimization, and comprehensive analytics, enabling teams to focus on service excellence rather than delivery administration.

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