Verification Notes

EC-IFAS content mixes two types of knowledge: (1) stable operational practices (how to structure a routine) and (2) context-dependent details (policy, pay, carrier procedures). This page explains how we handle each.

Tier 1
Primary references

Official documentation, carrier SOPs (when shareable), and published standards.

Tier 2
Operational patterns

Repeatable routines that work across many environments (pre-trip, timestamps, update formats).

Tier 3
Field reports

Anecdotes and notes—useful, but not universal. We label them as Field Notes.

How we write “operational truth”

When we present a checklist or script, we treat it as an operational tool. It should be: clear, time-stamped, and compatible with real dispatch workflows.

Example: a verifiable dispatch update structure
location + time + ETA + constraint

This structure is verifiable because it doesn’t rely on speculation. It relies on observable facts.

Handling uncertainty

  • If a detail depends on a carrier contract, we say so.
  • If a policy varies by jurisdiction, we frame it as “verify locally.”
  • If we cannot confirm a claim, we do not present it as fact.

Requesting a correction

Send the URL and the claim you believe is incorrect. Provide a supporting reference if possible.

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