Transport Canada announced in 2016 that there will be a Canadian ELD Mandate. This rule would require many bus and truck drivers to use electronic logs to report their Records of Duty.

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Switching from one ELD or telematics provider to another is not the easiest process. However, if you are having issues with your current provider, sticking with them simply because you are worried about making the jump isn't good either.

The trucking industry appears to be slowly moving closer and closer to a December 2017 due date for trucker compliance with a new regulatory burden requiring them to use electronic logging devices (“ELDs”). Some companies may have thought they received a reprieve when new U.

If you're running a short haul fleet you may be confused about how the Hours of Service rules and ELD Mandate affect you; let us try to clear things up. Exemption from ELDs If your drivers meet the short haul definition set by the FMCSA then you are not required to maintain RODS and therefore not required to log hours with an ELD.

This year, the majority of trucking fleets will be focused on making the transition from paper logs to electronic logs (ELDs) if they haven't already. While the Phased-In Compliance doesn't start until this December, it's important for carriers to do research and decision-making now so they can have ELDs implemented in time for the new rule.

Of course, every company claims they have the best features and hardware when it comes to telematics and e-logs, but you need to look for what’s best for you and your business in the long run. So what should you look for when choosing your telematics and e-log provider? FMCSA Compliance Is the solution FMCSA Compliant? If not, stop looking.