Execute Vehicle Assignment and Handover Protocols

1. Overview & Business Value#

This comprehensive operational guide details the architecture, business workflows, configuration parameters, and execution steps for Execute Vehicle Assignment and Handover Protocols within SmartERP.

Standard operating procedure for vehicle handover, physical inspection checklists, and baseline odometer sign-off.

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2. Prerequisites & Security Access Groups#

• Required Modules: fleet, smarterp_fleet_operations, smarterp_fleet_insurance
• Security Groups:
  • Fleet Operator (Technical ID: fleet.group_fleet_user)
  • Fleet Administrator / Transport Manager (Technical ID: fleet.group_fleet_manager)
• Master Data Dependencies: Vehicle asset cards, license plate registry, fuel cards, driver profiles, scheduled maintenance intervals, and third-party insurance policies.

3. Step-by-Step Configuration & Execution#

Step 1: Navigating to the Module Interface#

1. Log into your SmartERP instance at https://smarterp.et/odoo.
2. Open the main App Switcher (grid icon in the top-left corner).
3. Select the Fleet app icon.
4. From the top navigation bar, open Fleet → Vehicles → Fleet Registry / Odometer Logs / Service Logs / Insurance Policies.

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Step 2: Creating and Parameterizing Records#

1. Click the New button in the top-left control panel.
2. Complete the mandatory fields in the record form:
   • License Plate & Vehicle Model (Mandatory): Official Ethiopian registration plate number and chassis VIN
   • Assigned Driver (Mandatory): Licensed company employee or authorized transport driver
   • Current Odometer Reading (Mandatory): Kilometer milestone verified against vehicle dashboard
   • Insurance Policy Reference (Mandatory): Mandatory Ethiopian third-party insurance certificate details
3. Configure optional operational parameters and localized tags as required:
   • Fuel Card Identifier (Optional): Designated commercial petroleum electronic fuel card number
   • Service Workshop Vendor (Optional): Approved maintenance garage or internal fleet workshop
   • Vehicle Department / Cost Center (Optional): Analytic account absorbing vehicle operating expenditures
4. Click the Save icon in the control bar to commit the record.

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Step 3: Validating and Processing Transactions#

• State Transitions: Execute operational state progression (Available → Dispatched / En Route → In Workshop → Service Completed → Available).
• Ledger & System Impact: Service invoices and fuel receipts debit fleet vehicle operational expense accounts and credit vendor payables or fuel imprest accounts.
• Audit Verification: Automated recording of author ID, timestamp, and immutable revision history.

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Purpose of Formal Vehicle Handover#

When assigning a fleet asset to a new driver or transferring a vehicle between operating branches, a formal handover protocol prevents disputes regarding pre-existing body damage, missing tools, or fuel discrepancies.

Procedure: Completing a Handover Inspection#

1. Navigate to Fleet > Operations > Vehicle Assignments and click New Assignment.
2. Select Vehicle and Assigned Driver.
3. Complete the digital Handover Checklist:
   • Body condition: Note any existing dents, scratches, or windshield cracks.
   • Fluid levels: Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer.
   • Safety kit: Fire extinguisher (check pressure gauge), spare tire, jack, wheel spanner, warning triangles.
   • Odometer Reading: Confirm physical gauge reading against digital entry.
   • Fuel Level: Record gauge reading (e.g., 3/4 full).
4. Both the Dispatcher and Driver sign digitally on the mobile tablet.
5. Click Confirm Assignment. The driver is now officially recorded as the custodian of the vehicle.

4. Advanced Configuration Points#

• Automated Actions & Scheduled Tasks (Crons):
  • Fleet: Trigger preventive maintenance intervals (fleet.ir_cron_service_interval): Runs daily to alert transport officers when vehicles approach service kilometer thresholds
  • Insurance: Alert expiring third-party liability policies (fleet.ir_cron_insurance_alert): Runs weekly to flag insurance policies expiring within 30 days
• Custom Print Templates & Reports:
  • Vehicle Preventive Maintenance Work Order
  • Fleet Fuel Consumption & Mileage Analysis (km/L)
  • Third-Party Liability & Comprehensive Insurance Schedule
  • Driver Incident & Vehicle Lifecycle Cost Ledger
• Multi-Company Rules: Record-level security isolation under Company 1 (Ashewa Technology Solutions S.C.), preventing cross-company ledger leakage across parent and subsidiary legal entities.

5. Comprehensive Troubleshooting Matrix#