Purpose
This procedure provides information for bus operators to use the MDT of the CAD/AVL system during pull-out or at the start of their shift. This procedure assumes the schedule has been pushed to the on-board CAD/AVL system. The process covers check-in, pre-trip start up and inspection, and vehicle pull-out.
Operational Impact and Metrics
Operational Impact: The CAD/AVL system streamlines several common pull-out tasks and helps identify and address problems and improve on-time performance by tracking operator dispatch window check in time, MDT log in time, and pull-out time. The system provides alerts to dispatchers if operators have not departed within a set threshold of time, allowing dispatch to provide relief operators quickly.
Metrics: Operator check-in time, Operator MDT log-in time, On-time pull-out %
Definitions
| ITS | Intelligent Transportation Systems |
| CAD/AVL | Computer-Aided Dispatch and Automatic Vehicle Location |
| Block | All the routes run by a service vehicle |
| MDT | Mobile Data Terminal |
| DVIR | Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting: Pre-trip tests. Some include Pass/ Fail/ Skip options. Some tests include Pass/ Fail & Reason Codes options only. |
Frequency
At pull-out and/or at beginning of every shift
Positions and Responsibilities
Implementation of this SOP is primarily the responsibility of vehicle operators. Supervisory personnel should also be familiar with these procedures to best support operators. Dispatcher responsibilities at Pull-out/Start of Shift are covered in the parallel SP-011-01.
Procedure
Operator Check-In
- Check-in with Dispatch, receive vehicle assignment and route/run assignment
- Locate vehicle in yard
- Operator starts vehicle ignition
- Perform some pre-trip tests while MDT automatic diagnostics run in the background
- Document physical damage if noted via the MDT (Pass, Fail w/ Reason Codes)
- Complete remaining tests- APCs, ANNC, Wheelchair cycling ( Pass, Fail, Skip options)
- Submit pre-trip test and inspection results using MDT (see Work Instruction)
- Operator pull-out - Monitor MDT status bar for on time departure popup
- Pullout at scheduled depart time