Fleet Management Software: Buyer's Guide
Fleet management software: A buyer's guide for fleets
Read moreFull enforcement of the Federal rule for electronic logging devices (ELDs) for commercial trucking fleets operating in Canada will take effect on June 12, 2021. This means commercial motor carriers will have to have chosen, bought and installed certified ELD devices by this date.1 Paper logs, elogs, and automatic on-board recording devices (AOBRDS) will no longer be acceptable after the compliance date.
Here's what commercial trucking fleets operating in Canada need to keep in mind as the enforcement date nears.
ELDs will make it easier and faster to accurately track Hours of Service (HOS). As a result, fleets and drivers will realize a number of benefits1:
Fleets and commercial drivers will be required to use ELDs that have been tested and certified by an accredited certification body that has followed the criteria in the most recent version of the Standard and the Regulations, to ensure ELD manufacturers meet the proper restrictions set forth by the Canadian government.1
In addition, here are other considerations fleet managers will want to keep in mind about the use and operation of ELDs:
It's also important to note that some vehicles will actually be exempt from the new rule. According to the Canada Gazette, commercial vehicles will be exempt from needing ELDs if they:
As Canadian fleets near the ELD mandate compliance date, these last few points are noteworthy in terms of understanding how to use ELDs and apply the ELD rule4:
When is location data recorded by an electronic logging device (ELD)?
Location data must be recorded by an ELD at 60-minute intervals when the vehicle is in motion, and when the driver powers up and shuts down the engine, changes duty status and operating jurisdiction, and indicates personal use or yard moves. Location data is not recorded during personal use of a CMV.
What are the options for electronic logging devices (ELDs) to electronically transfer data?
On demand during a roadside safety inspection, an electronic logging device (ELD) can produce and transfer ELD records for the current 24-hour period and the previous 14 consecutive days. At a minimum, the ELD will electronically transfer data to the authorized safety official by email. In addition to the email transfer method, the ELD may also include USB or Bluetooth options for local transfer methods. 2
The Canadian rule rollout is approaching fast. Taking into account vendor approval, fleets need to act right now to implement and ELD solution for their fleet and at the same time train their employees. It also means some carriers could face uncertainty over whether their devices will be approved in Canada by the June 12, 2021 deadline.5
Given this, it’s crucial for Canadian carriers and drivers to find a provider that is already certified or will be certified before the deadline.
2https://www.ccmta.ca/en/canadian-eld-standard/canadian-eld-standard-faq-s
3https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/hours-service/elds/eld-technical-specifications
5https://www.truckinginfo.com/335653/what-american-carriers-need-to-know-about-canadas-eld-rule
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