Automating Mexico–US border crossing checks
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Much of the repetitive work around a border crossing — opening every DODA, checking it against SAT, tracking the AVC and telling the team when something changes — can be automated. DODA Verify covers those verification and notification tasks; clearance and legal responsibility stay with the customs broker.
What can be automated
- Reading each DODA QR code and looking up the integration number in SAT.
- Comparing the QR code, the printed text and SAT's lookup to catch altered data.
- Checking AVC crossing-notice status by folio.
- Sending WhatsApp or email notices when a status changes.
- Keeping a searchable history of DODAs and AVCs.
Where DODA Verify fits
DODA Verify sits between the brokerage that issues the documents and the carrier that presents them. It does not create pedimentos, DODAs or AVCs: it checks the ones that already exist and notifies you when they change, so nobody moves a truck with the wrong paperwork.
Front plugin
If your team handles operations in Front, the plugin detects integration numbers in each email and shows the SAT status in the sidebar — no copy-paste, no tab switching. It comes with a 14-day free trial.
A typical daily flow
- 1The DODA arrivesThe brokerage sends the PDF by email or WhatsApp.
- 2It gets verifiedIt is scanned or uploaded to DODA Verify, or the Front plugin detects it in the email.
- 3The alert is onA status alert is turned on for the operation's DODA and AVC.
- 4The team hears about changesWhen the status changes, the carrier and the customer are notified.
Frequently asked questions
Does DODA Verify create DODAs or AVCs?
No. It verifies DODAs and looks up AVCs already issued by the customs brokerage.
Can my team use it?
Yes. The Max plan includes up to 5 users and Pro supports WhatsApp contact lists.
Does it work inside Front?
Yes, with the Front plugin, which detects integration numbers in emails.
Does it replace my customs broker?
No. It is an automated check that supports the operation; your customs broker's review is still required.
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DODA Verify is an automated support check. It does not replace your customs broker's review.