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The Canadian ELD (ELOG) Mandate
Deadline & HOS Rules
Easier-to-use, versatile electronic logging device
Geotab ELD is a compliance solution for Hours of Service (HOS), Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting, and driver identification. This smart mobile app works with the Geotab GO telematics device to help fleets meet compliance regulations, boost productivity and driver safety. Geotab’s electronic logging solution is self-certified and registered with FMCSA.
DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
Canadian carriers must be compliant by June 12, 2021
Mandated ELD solution
ELDs are becoming an integral part of commercial trucking operations. A technology that has made fleet operations simpler and more efficient, Mobilizz works hand in hand with Geotab to provide you with solutions that make your business much easier to operate, and therefore, become more profitable in the long run.
Whether you manage long-haul heavy trucks, lighter trucks, or buses, if commercial trucking is in your line of business, you need ELDs and telematics to comply with the regulations and mandates set by the Canadian government.
Talk to us today and let’s discover how we can help you comply with the ELD Mandate.
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Driver-friendly features
The user-friendly dashboard and intuitive workflow guides drivers step-by-step. Night mode available for easier viewing in the dark.
- Automatic duty status changes and quick touch exemptions
- Electronically-generated Duty Status graph
- Pop-up reminders for drivers to verify logs, add shipments and other tasks
Flexibility for your fleet
- Compatible with off-the-shelf Android and iOS devices (BYOD)*
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates
- Integration with a number of major transportation management systems and fleet management platforms
Strengthen ELD compliance with alerts
- Minimize HOS violations with in-app driver warnings
- Get real-time alerts for violations and drivers not logged in
- Compliance managers can track driver logs, violations and hours remaining in MyGeotab
Simplify vehicle inspections
Geotab ELD provides a complete end-to-end inspection workflow for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reporting (DVIR). Inspections show defects, who identified the defect and who repaired it. Drivers can select either pre-trip or post-trip inspection.
- Customize your defects list
- Print vehicle inspection reports right from MyGeotab
- Automatically notify the mechanic when a DVIR is completed and a repair is needed
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Why The Need for ELDs?
The ELD mandate is government mandated in order to create a safer environment for drivers in Canada. In short, it is intended to provide businesses with fleet safety.
It is important to note that the driving hours of commercial drivers in Canada are regulated by a set of laws known as the Hours of Service or in short, the HOS.
ELD (Electronic Logging Device) requires for a telematics device to be connected to the vehicle’s engine, with the capacity to record information. This information is then sent to the telematics system, which in our case, is the MyGeotab software.
The ELD is the mechanism used by which fleet operators adhere to the set of rules set by the Hours of Service regulation. It taks the form of an electronic device or screen in the cab of the vehicle. In our case, drivers use a smartphone or tablet to use our Drive mobile application. All of this replaces the old paper logs everyone is used to.
Ensuring that truckers don’t drive for longer than they should and take regular breaks is the original purpose of the HOS rule, allowing for safer roads and ensuring the well-being of drivers. ELD can help prevent accidents on the road, creating safer highways.
Before the age of ELDs, the more traditional method of recording Hours of Service was through paper logbooks. The manual documentation of information had always been prone to error and abuses and this also proved inadequate in meeting the standards of accuracy and safety set by the Government.
There was also more risks for paper logbooks to get lost, whereas electronic documentation provides more secure data protection.
The Government decided that ELDs would answer the problems of paper logbooks. They also decided that responsibility for the required ELDs and meeting the requirements of HOS are the sole responsibility of the fleet operators. Thus, it is up to the operators or business owners to decide which ELD hardware devices to use for their fleet of trucks or vehicles.
Do more with your ELD
Maximize your return on investment with Geotab’s expandability options. Browse the Geotab Marketplace for hardware accessories and software solutions. Seamlessly integrate telematics with the rest of your fleet operations with the Geotab Software Development Kit. We have the resources to guide you through the process. More benefits:
- Fuel usage and MPG monitoring
- Engine fault reporting for proactive vehicle maintenance
- Accurate insights for IFTA and IRP mileage reporting with true trip miles
- Integration with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Integrate with your maintenance program with Geotab’s open APIs
- Paperless forms and electronic signature capture
- Other custom solutions for trucking, such as refrigerated trailer temperature monitoring, tire pressure monitoring, in-cab cameras, and more
Frequently asked questions
What happens on June 12, 2021?
As of June 12, 2021, the ELD Mandate Full Compliance Phase begins in Canada, and motor carriers and drivers subject to the ELD rule will need to use 3rd party certified, registered ELDs.
What is an ELD?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) defines an electronic logging device (or ELD) as “technology that automatically records a driver’s driving time and other aspects of the hours-of-service (HOS) records.”
What are the benefits of ELDs?
The FMCSA introduced the ELD rule to improve road safety, strengthen compliance with Hours of Service regulations and reduce driver fatigue. Benefits of ELDs include:
- Cutting down on paperwork, saving time and money
- Helping reduce administration costs
- Increasing the efficiency of record-keeping and inspections
- Supporting driver safety
- Helping minimize violations
- Delivering real-time access to information
- Improve your CSA safety ratings by managing the factors that drive your HOS BASIC score.
What is the ELD Mandate?
The ELD mandate is a rule that requires drivers of commercial motor vehicles who keep Hours of Service and records of duty status (RODS) to use a certified, registered electronic logging device (ELD). As of June 12, 2021, full compliance begins in Canada and drivers and carriers subject to the ELD rule must be using electronic logging devices. Any fleet still using AOBRDs must also switch to 3rd party certified and registered ELDs by this date.
What does an ELD cost?
Mobilizz’s special Regulatory Plan offers fleets Hours of Service features at an affordable cost. The more features and capabilities added are reflected in the cost. We can work with you on your needs, and scale up as needed if you’re not sure where to start.
Why Geotab ELD?
Geotab is a global leader in telematics, providing open platform fleet management solutions to fleets with one vehicle to thousands — including Fortune 500 companies and. Geotab’s intuitive, full-featured solutions help businesses better manage their drivers and vehicles by extracting accurate and actionable intelligence from real-time and historical trips data. Some of North America’s largest fleets and many Fortune 500 companies rely on Geotab’s technology to provide measurable management data.
When is the ELD mandate official start date for Canada?
The new rules will come into effect on June 12, 2021, by which time all drivers must be ELD compliant.
Choosing the Best ELD for Your Business
Speaking of which, how then do you choose the best ELD device for your fleet? Choosing an ELD for your vehicles can be a tasking job (comment: “tasking job” isn’t a common expression – might be better using something else) . With Geotab, however, you won’t have to do it alone.
With services provided by Mobilizz and our Geotab products, we have the solutions to help you with your fleet’s ELD compliance needs. Whether your fleet is on-road or off-road, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the things you need to know about choosing the ELDs that comply and perform:
1) The ELDs Have to be Self-Certified and Registered
To do this, you can take a look at the FMCA’s list of registered ELDs. Geotab is proudly self-certified and registered with the FMCA.
2) Know About the Company Details
ELDs are no joke. When choosing the manufacturer of your ELDs, you must take a few factors into consideration. Such factors include:
- the company structure
- worldwide ranking
- years in business
- number of customers and customer references
- number of employees and engineers
- solution partners
- commitment to research and development
- security policies
Geotab has been in the business since 1996 and is recognized as a global leader in telematics.
3) The ELDs Must Provide the Following Data
Vehicle Information
VIN
motor carrier information
time and date
geographical location
miles traveled
engine start and shutdown
engine problems or malfunction
Driver Information
hours of service
driver identification
driver log in and log out
personal use
status change of driver duty
driver’s daily record certification
All this data must also be transmitted into a telematics system, which the fleet management or operator can access anytime of the day and from anywhere they may be.
The ELD you choose for your fleet must provide all of this information and more, otherwise, they may not be up to par with the standards set by the FMCA.
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Understanding the FMCSA’s Final Rule on Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
