Track DOT Inspection Defects to Repair Before the Next Trip
DOT inspection defects get noted and then forgotten until the vehicle's pulled over again. Track every noted defect to repair completion and gate dispatch on safety-critical items.
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Log the Defects
Add a
Typeform Triggercapturing each inspection's noted defects. - 2
Track to Repair
Log each defect to completion in Airtable.
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Gate Critical Items
Add a
Slacknode flagging vehicles with open safety-critical defects as no-dispatch. - 4
Confirm the Fix
Close defects when repaired and re-inspected.
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Activate and Test
Activate the workflow with a critical test defect. Confirm the dispatch gate holds.
Frequently asked questions
Why gate dispatch?
Rolling a vehicle with an open safety-critical defect risks lives and out-of-service violations — the gate is real prevention.
Non-critical defects?
Track those to repair on schedule too — they become critical if ignored, and CSA scores count them.
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