What is an ELD and What Does it Stand for?
An electronic logging device (ELD) is a device that syncs with a vehicles engine to electronically log important data such as the date, time, location information, engine house, vehicle distance, driver information and more. The goal of ELDs is to:
- help reduce
- fatigue related crashes, injuries and deaths
- out-of-service detention time of drivers who violate the regulations
- administrative costs for industry
- enforcement costs for the provinces and territories
- work better with regulatory requirements across the border
Who Needs it?
The Canadian ELD Mandate requires all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to have certified electronic logging devices (ELDs). Commercial vehicles may be exempt if they:
- Operate under a specific permit
- Have a statutory exemption
- Are subject to a rental agreement with terms under 30 days
- Operate a vehicle that was manufactured before 2000
What is Changing?
On June 12, 2019, Transport Canada (TC) published amendments to the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service (HOS) Regulations.
Motor carriers and drivers currently maintain daily logs. Soon, these logs will be replaced with electronic logging devices (ELDs) that have been tested and certified by an accredited certification body.
The goal of ELDs is to create a safe work environment for drivers and make it easier and faster to accurately track, manage, and share data so you and your drivers can get the most out of your fleet.
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