Regulations Livestock groups call for more flexible Hours of Service rules November 10, 2023 Canadian livestock groups are calling for added flexibility in Hours of Service rules, arguing that electronic logging devices (ELDs) don’t account for realities that affect animal welfare. Industry groups appearing…
Regulations B.C. provincial carriers required to use ELDs beginning Aug. 1 February 13, 2023 Provincially regulated commercial vehicle operators in British Columbia will be required to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Failure to equip a vehicle…
Business Management FMCSA banishes ELD to “revoked” list June 24, 2022 The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has added the ArionT ELD to its list of revoked devices. It appears to be the first device to be revoked by…
Business Management Much to do before new ELD enforcement date March 18, 2022 The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) has worked in collaboration with federal, provincial and territorial regulators for more than 10 years, to shape an electronic logging device (ELD)…
Health & Safety Electronic logs, driver inspection reports discussed at TMC April 23, 2021 The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is serving for many fleets as a gateway towards digitizing other traditionally paper-based systems. Take for example, driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs). “ELDs helped…
Regulations Quebec won’t enforce ELD mandate in June February 25, 2021 On Feb. 25, the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec informed the Quebec transportation industry, through its newsletter Le Relayeur, that the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs) in Quebec…
Health & Safety Isaac Instruments says ELD extension not needed February 3, 2021 Isaac Instruments says it’s comfortable with the timeline in place, requiring certified electronic logging devices (ELDs) to be used in Canada by June 12. Its statement comes as some organizations…
Business Management Making a smooth transition to ELDs January 22, 2021 When implementing electronic logging devices (ELD) to comply with the Canadian mandate set to take effect in June, focus not only on what they can do for hours-of-service compliance, but…
Sponsored Business Management U.S. experience with ELDs offers lessons for Canada October 26, 2020 Canadian carriers hauling south of the border have gained valuable experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) over the last couple of years. With that experience, they can expect little to…
Sponsored Business Management ELD data can improve efficiencies from the first to final mile October 25, 2020 Efficiency. It’s what every trucking company strives for whether they’re hauling across the continent or within city limits. Over the years, technology has helped increase efficiencies across the board, and…
Sponsored Business Management Drivers will adapt to ELDs October 25, 2020 When it comes to implementing an electronic logging device (ELD) solution, it’s time for carriers to have a little more confidence in their drivers’ ability to adapt to the new…
Health & Safety Canadian ELD timeline remains firm: CTA August 25, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Don’t expect a reprieve from the Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, set to go into effect in June 2021. That was the message from Geoff Wood,…
Transportation Ex-FMCSA chief urges Canadian carriers to look closely at ELDs May 8, 2020 DAVENPORT, Wash. – As Ottawa prepares to roll out the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate next summer, a former FMCSA administrator is urging Canadian carriers to look closely at the…
Health & Safety Federally regulated carriers hauling Covid-19 relief items get HoS exemption March 24, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – Similar to measures taken in the U.S., federally regulated carriers in Canada will now see an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption related to the fight against Covid-19. Transport Canada,…
Business Management U.S. carriers need to prepare for Canadian ELD mandate February 17, 2020 LAS VEGAS, Nev. – U.S. carriers operating north of the border need to ensure their electronic logging devices (ELDs) are compliant with the Canadian mandate come June 2021, or risk…