Must the ELD be wired to the vehicle’s ECM?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:26:10-05:00October 10th, 2023|

Is engine synchronization required?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:26:04-05:00October 10th, 2023|

If a carrier is federally regulated but has domestic trucks that stay within the province, are the domestic trucks required to switch to ELDs?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:25:58-05:00October 10th, 2023|

Who is required to have an ELD?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:25:07-05:00June 26th, 2020|

If my fleet only operates in one province, am I required to equip my commercial vehicles with ELDs?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:25:14-05:00June 26th, 2020|

Do I need to have a cab card in the truck?

Kelli Cox2023-10-10T13:25:21-05:00June 26th, 2020|

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Q: Must the ELD be wired to the vehicle's ECM?

No, there is no requirement for the ELD to be hard-wired to the ECM. It is simply required to have a connection to the ECM. That may be accomplished in both wired and wireless modes. Last updated: 06/01/2021

Q: Is engine synchronization required?

Yes, an ELD must be integrally synchronized with the engine of the commercial motor vehicle. Engine synchronization means monitoring engine operation to automatically capture the engine power status, vehicle motion status, miles driven, and engine hours. Last updated: 06/01/2021

Q: If a carrier is federally regulated but has domestic trucks that stay within the province, are the domestic trucks required to switch to ELDs?

The amendments to the regulations mandate the use of ELDs by drivers who are federally regulated and currently maintaining a daily log. If a driver is currently operating in compliance with a specific province or territory's regulatory requirements, there would be no change. Last updated: 06/01/2021

Q: Who is required to have an ELD?

The Canadian ELD Mandate is a Final Rule released by Transport Canada requiring federally regulated carriers to equip certain commercial motor vehicles with a third-party certified ELD. Federally regulated carriers are those providing extra-provincial transportation and U.S.-based motor carriers operating in Canada. Covered vehicles include those registered at a gross vehicle weight greater than 4,500 kg and currently require the driver to use a logbook. Basic HOS rules did not change with the mandate. Last updated: 06/01/2021

Q: If my fleet only operates in one province, am I required to equip my commercial vehicles with ELDs?

The amendments to the regulations mandate the use of ELDs by drivers who are federally regulated and currently maintaining a daily log. If a driver is currently operating in compliance with a specific province or territory's regulatory requirements, there would be no change. Last updated: 06/01/2021

Q: Do I need to have a cab card in the truck?

Yes. The Canadian HOS regulations have been amended to require the motor carrier to ensure that each commercial vehicle that it operates carries an ELD information packet containing a current version of the following documents: (a) a user's manual; (b) an instruction sheet for the driver describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and the steps required to generate and transfer the data with respect to the driver's HOS to an inspector; (c) an instruction sheet for the driver describing the measures to take in the event that the ELD malfunctions; and (d) a sufficient number of RODS to allow the driver to record the information required under section 82 for at least 15 days. Regulations: Section 77(7) Last updated: 06/23/2021

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