Field Notes

Field Notes are short, operational observations. They are written to be used during a shift: a rule of thumb, a communication pattern, a mistake that repeats, or a simple habit that prevents chaos.

Format

One idea. One action. One reason it matters.

Tone

Calm, direct, and specific—no hero stories.

Goal

Reduce preventable losses and safety risk.

Latest notes (sample layout)

You can replace these with posts later.
Note 034
Category: Dispatch

Your best update has four fields.

Location, time, ETA, constraint. That’s it. The goal is not to impress—it’s to make the next decision easy.

Template
“At {place} {time}. ETA {time}. Constraint: {none/weather/HOS}.”
Note 037
Category: Stops

Write timestamps as you go.

If you wait until the end, details blur. A 10-second note protects you during disputes and helps future planning.

  • Gate arrival
  • Check-in
  • Door / start service
  • Release