Full enforcement of the Canadian ELD mandate is approaching quickly and many vehicle fleets throughout the country will be required to implement certified electronic logging devices in their vehicles on Jan. 1, 2023. Federally regulated carriers, as well as carriers that work exclusively within the borders of Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, and Yukon, should prepare for full compliance in the new year. However, due to the variance of provincial and federal laws, the full enforcement date in other jurisdictions will vary.
Federal and Provincial ELD Enforcement by Province
The Canadian provinces are currently at different stages in regard to certified ELD enforcement. Many provinces are prepared to enforce the mandate based on the Jan 1 2023 deadline. Similar to delays in the U.S. ELD implementation process, there will be a few provinces that won’t be fully ready for enforcement until the end of January or later in 2023.
British Columbia and Quebec
FEDERAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
B.C. and Quebec will not be able to enforce federal ELD regulations by January 1, as updates and legislation are still being developed. While they expect enforcement to begin sometime in 2023, no confirmed timetable was available.
PROVINCIAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
B.C. and Quebec plan to enforce the rules for provincial carriers but have not confirmed timelines.
Northwest Territories
FEDERAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
Northwest Territories won’t be ready on January 1 but expect to begin enforcement sometime before the end of January.
PROVINCIAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
Carriers that run exclusively in the Northwest Territories will face a mandate before the end of January.
Alberta and Saskatchewan
FEDERAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
January 1, 2023, to begin enforcement for federally regulated CMVs.
PROVINCIAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
Alberta and Saskatchewan have no current plans to require ELDs provincially.
Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, and Yukon
FEDERAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
Will have to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of January 1, 2023.
PROVINCIAL ELD ENFORCEMENT
Will have to use electronic logging devices (ELDs) as of January 1, 2023.
***Exceptions have been made within Ontario for bus drivers who operate within the province, pushing their mandate compliance date to July 1, 2023.
Intrastate and Intra-Provincial Hours of Service Regulations
The United States (intrastate) and Canadian (intra-provincial) regulations vary, so it’s important to understand what’s legally required of your commercial vehicle drivers. Company owners, managers, and fleet specialists who are unsure may need to seek additional information from either the FMCSA or Transport Canada. This will help to determine where your business falls under their respective country’s rules and regulations.
The main determining factor of whether vehicles fall under HoS restrictions is based on vehicle weight and designated passenger allowance. Not all commercial carriers are required to comply with HoS regulations, however, depending on the types of vehicles being operated, a carrier may not be subject to HoS legislation but can fall into Vehicle Inspection legislation. This is where Titan GPS FieldDocs and integrated vehicle inspections come into play.
Titan GPS FieldDocs ELD 2.0
Titan GPS offers a robust electronic logging device that seamlessly integrates with GPS location tracking, digital inspections, Bluetooth asset tracking, dispatching, and more through our tiered fleet management packages. Chat with one of our specialists to find out which devices and data plans work best for your industry. If you haven’t yet, the time to act is now. Prepare for the electronic logging device mandate by protecting your business from violations and fines while improving driver and road safety.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Canada’s ELD mandate?
Also titled the “electronic logbook law”, the federal ELD mandate is a law requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to keep digital logs of on-duty hours, off-duty hours, and vehicle activity. E-logs also include tracking Hours of Service (HoS) and record of duty status (RODS). While widespread enforcement will blanket the country at the beginning of 2023, specific exceptions from some provinces/industries have delayed full Canadian ELD implementation until July 1, 2023.
What is the difference between Federal and Provincial operating status?
Federal operating status allows carriers to operate commercial vehicles that are registered for weight in excess of 4,500 kilograms (9920 lbs), and applies to vehicles that operate cross-border in multiple provinces. However, the weight limitations of intra-provincial vehicles vary, so it’s essential to check with the jurisdiction they are registered in. The separation between provincial and federal enforcement can be confusing when federal laws, like the ELD rule, are imposed upon individual provinces.
Is my business required to obtain federal commercial operating status?
To determine whether a business is required to obtain federal commercial carrier classification, answer these questions:
1. Do you have an NSC number?
*Note – National Safety Code numbers are provided to carriers who meet and maintain the minimum safety standards for drivers and vehicles. This number is also required to access carrier services and its title varies in each Canadian province/ territory/ U.S. State Region:
- In Alberta, it’s often called Safety Fitness Certificate
- In Ontario, it’s called a CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration)
- Within the United States, it will be called a USDOT number (United States Department of Transportation)
2. Do the CMVs travel out of the registered jurisdiction?
3. Does the vehicle have a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight of 4500 kgs or 10,000 lbs?
- (Canada) Or is the vehicle that’s being operated a bus or van that is registered commercially with a designated seating capacity of more than 10 people, including the driver?
If the answer to all three questions above is “Yes”, you are required as a Federally Regulated Carrier to comply with the ELD mandate. Carriers that answer “No” to one or more of these questions must abide by intra-provincial or intrastate regulations.
Can Canadian ELD manufacturers certify their own ELD in Canada?
In Canada, ELDs require third-party certification and must uphold the tenets of the Technical Standard for Electronic Logging Devices created by the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). In the United States, ELD providers are eligible for self-certification but are still subject to validation under the ELD Final Rule set in place by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For Canadian companies preparing for the 2023 ELD mandate, investigate the registry of accredited certification bodies to arrange for ELD testing and certification.
