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dbt

data build tool (dbt Semantic Transformation)

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01Definitiondbt Labs / TrustedTrucks Data Engineering

The SQL-based data transformation framework orchestrating automated pipeline models from OLTP to Tier 3 OLAP.

01 / CANONICAL DEFINITION

What it means.

data build tool (dbt) is the analytics engineering framework that enables data teams to transform, test, document, and version-control data models directly inside the warehouse. It compiles modular SQL SELECT statements into production tables and views, managing dependency DAGs and data quality tests.

02 / ROLE IN TRUSTEDTRUCKS

Where it is used.

Orchestrates the continuous refresh of the semantic layer, calculating freight order aggregates, carrier ratings, and carbon intensity indices.

03 / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Executes automated data reconciliation models, assertions, and freshness checks across PostgreSQL relational stores.

04 / WHAT IT MUST NOT IMPLY

Read it carefully.

dbt performs data transformations (the T in ELT); it does not extract or transport data between external systems.

05 / RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
  • TT-FRD-SEMANTIC-LAYER-2026
02Related2 CONNECTED TERMS
  1. 01OLAPOnline Analytical Processing (Tier 3 Analytical Aggregation)Multi-dimensional data aggregation tier powering sub-second analytical reporting and dashboards.Governance & Architecture
  2. 02CDMCanonical Domain Model (v0.5)The core unified data dictionary standardizing entity models, shipment states, and event schemas across all services.Governance & Architecture