CCMTA: Message for Industry with Respect to the Federal Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Mar 07, 2022
Safety is a priority and jurisdictions remain committed to the federal Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate. Mandatory use of these devices will help ensure federally regulated commercial carriers operating in Canada, including those that cross the border into Canada, will continue to drive within their hours of service. The use of ELDs will result in more efficient mechanisms to accurately log working hours.
It is important to recognize that the transportation sector has seen significant pressure over the last two years. Jurisdictions and industry have worked diligently to support the transportation sector through these challenges. Considerable progress has been made towards putting in place the regulations and infrastructure to enforce the federal ELD mandate, including a notable acceleration in the number of certified ELD devices available in the marketplace.
Jurisdictions have been monitoring progress and determined that an extension of the transition period is required. This will allow sufficient time for industry to purchase and install certified ELD devices, and conduct training to be compliant. Based on these factors, jurisdictions will continue to support the mandate through a period of education and awareness through to January 1, 2023.
Industry is advised to research ELD device options and ensure any procured ELD is a certified device as approved by Transport Canada. Approved devices can be found here as they become certified: https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/services/road/electronic-logging-devices.html
As enforcement of the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations is a jurisdictional responsibility, it is important to be aware of provincial or territorial regulations and requirements.
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