ELD Mandate Updates in Canada

For professional drivers and fleet managers, the ELD mandate is a settled reality. The question is no longer “Do I need an ELD?” but “Is my current ELD costing me money?” ELD regulations are a critical part of daily operations

For many local drivers and fleet managers, the rules surrounding Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) often seem contradictory. A driver might operate the same routes daily, return to the terminal every night, and never leave the province, yet still face questions

It is 6:00 PM, the logbook shows 12.5 hours of driving, and the destination is still 40 miles away. Every professional driver knows this scenario. It is the moment where understanding the rules becomes critical for protecting a safety rating

Navigating the maze of Transport Canada regulations can feel like driving through thick fog with a bad set of headlights. For truckers, one of the most persistent areas of confusion is the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate and its exemptions.

Hours of service (HOS) regulations are one of the key components behind commercial trucking today. They set limits on how long commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers can drive before having to take mandatory rest. These rules address driver fatigue, which

Keeping track of driving hours shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle, but for many commercial drivers, that’s exactly what hours of service (HOS) regulations have become. Between the 13-hour driving limit (15 hours north of the 60th parallel), 14-hour on-duty

Hours of service violations carry serious financial consequences for truckers. Individual fines can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, but the real cost comes from out‑of‑service time, lost loads, and administrative expenses. Imagine the total cost of a violation

Commercial hours of service (HOS) regulations control how long you can drive, when you must take breaks, and how much rest time you need between shifts. These federal rules aren’t just bureaucratic red tape — they’re designed to prevent driver

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) have fundamentally changed how commercial drivers track their hours of service, transforming what was once a paper-based system into a digital requirement that affects every aspect of trucking operations. Since Canada’s ELD mandate took effect under

Understanding hours of service isn’t just about staying compliant, it’s about maximizing your earning potential while keeping yourself safe out there. Every kilometre you drive, every load you haul, and every paycheck you earn comes down to how well you

Since Transport Canada’s electronic logging device (ELD) mandate took effect, many local drivers have found themselves navigating a system designed primarily with long-haul operations in mind. Created to enforce hours of service (HOS) rules more accurately, the mandate requires most

Transport Canada hours of service (HOS) regulations are aimed at promoting safety and operational efficiency in the trucking industry. But what do these rules represent, and how do they impact fleet operations? As a driver, failure to comply doesn’t just

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has been a reality for Canadian truckers since January 2023, when Transport Canada’s regulations came into full effect. That’s over two years of truckers adapting to electronic hours of service (HOS) tracking. Electronic logs

A single hours of service (HOS) violation can lead to substantial fines, potentially exceeding $20,000 CAD, depending on severity and jurisdiction, which may significantly impact a carrier’s bottom line. For trucking professionals and fleet managers operating in Canada, understanding and

In trucking, staying on top of commercial driver’s licences (CDL) regulations is crucial for both drivers and carriers. These regulations are necessary to the industry. They help improve safety on our highways and maintain professional standards for truckers. This article