Vehicle Pick-up and Check-out Procedure
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Start
Start of the Workflow/Process.
1. Retrieve Vehicle Details
Fetch vehicle specifications and maintenance history from the Vehicle Data Model based on the License Plate.
2. Verify Driver Identity
Retrieve Driver License and profile information from the User/Driver Data Model.
3. Create Check-out Log
Create a new entry in the 'Vehicle Trip Logs' data model to track the start of the session.
4. Perform Visual Inspection
Assign a task to the Fleet Agent to inspect the vehicle's exterior for new damages.
5. Record Fuel/Battery Level
Update the 'Current Fuel Level' field in the Vehicle Data Model based on the physical reading.
6. Update Mileage
Update the 'Odometer Reading' in the Vehicle Data Model to the current value at check-out.
7. Calculate Trip Duration Estimate
Calculate the expected return time based on the scheduled return date and time variables.
8. Document Damage (if any)
If damage is detected, create a task for the Fleet Manager to review photos and approve repair needs.
9. Create Damage Report
Create a new entry in the 'Maintenance Incidents' data model if any defects are found during inspection.
10. Send Confirmation to Driver
Send an automated email to the driver containing the trip details, start time, and vehicle ID.
11. Alert Fleet Manager
Send an SMS notification to the Manager if a high-priority vehicle is checked out.
12. Update Vehicle Status
Change the status of the vehicle in the Data Model from 'Available' to 'In Use'.
13. Calculate Fleet Utilization
Aggregate the number of 'In Use' vehicles vs 'Available' vehicles to update the daily Fleet Dashboard.
14. Generate Check-out Summary
Generate a PDF report summarizing the vehicle condition and driver details at the moment of pick-up.
End
End of the Workflow/Process.
Start of the Workflow/Process.
Fetch vehicle specifications and maintenance history from the Vehicle Data Model based on the License Plate.
Retrieve Driver License and profile information from the User/Driver Data Model.
Create a new entry in the 'Vehicle Trip Logs' data model to track the start of the session.
Assign a task to the Fleet Agent to inspect the vehicle's exterior for new damages.
Update the 'Current Fuel Level' field in the Vehicle Data Model based on the physical reading.
Update the 'Odometer Reading' in the Vehicle Data Model to the current value at check-out.
Calculate the expected return time based on the scheduled return date and time variables.
If damage is detected, create a task for the Fleet Manager to review photos and approve repair needs.
Create a new entry in the 'Maintenance Incidents' data model if any defects are found during inspection.
Send an automated email to the driver containing the trip details, start time, and vehicle ID.
Send an SMS notification to the Manager if a high-priority vehicle is checked out.
Change the status of the vehicle in the Data Model from 'Available' to 'In Use'.
Aggregate the number of 'In Use' vehicles vs 'Available' vehicles to update the daily Fleet Dashboard.
Generate a PDF report summarizing the vehicle condition and driver details at the moment of pick-up.
End of the Workflow/Process.
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