TriggerOnfleetReal-timeUpdated June 2026

When does Onfleet fire on new tasks?

Short answer: Drop the "Onfleet → Onfleet Task Created" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Onfleet, not on a polling schedule.

Use this trigger All 5 Onfleet triggers

Anatomy

What this trigger looks like in a workflow.

Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.

In the builder

Trigger

Onfleet Task Created

When the matching event happens

watch for task createdwhen a new delivery task is createdtask addedwhen task creatednew task creatednew taskon task created

What this trigger returns

for the curious

You don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.

{
  "task": {},
  "task_id": "YI2UIGUx2nni6ZVOFH2oUEOr",
  "admin_id": "abc",
  "worker_id": null,
  "trigger_id": "6",
  "action_type": "apiKey",
  "occurred_at": 1778804246000,
  "trigger_name": "taskCreated",
  "action_context_id": "xyz"
}

Output shape

Fields available to downstream nodes.

Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.

Field	Type	Example
task	object	{ … }
task_id	string	"YI2UIGUx2nni6ZVOFH2oUEOr"
admin_id	string	"abc"
worker_id	null	null
trigger_id	string	"6"
action_type	string	"apiKey"
occurred_at	number	1778804246000
trigger_name	string	"taskCreated"
action_context_id	string	"xyz"

Pairs with

Drop these actions after Onfleet Task Created.

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FAQ

Questions about Onfleet Task Created.

How does the Onfleet Task Created trigger work in Onfleet?

Fires when a new delivery task is created. Useful for "log to delivery tracking spreadsheet" or "send pre-delivery SMS to recipient" workflows.

Is the Onfleet Task Created trigger real-time?

Yes. Onfleet Task Created uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Onfleet.

What data does Onfleet Task Created return?

The full event payload from Onfleet. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.

Can I filter Onfleet Task Created so only some events start a workflow?

Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.

Do I need Onfleet admin permissions to use Onfleet Task Created?

For most Onfleet accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Onfleet plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Onfleet's docs if the trigger fails to register.