NEW! ON: Ministry of Transportation requesting feedback on path forward for implementing ELDs

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has posted an information package and survey on the use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) in Ontario.

Most members are aware that Transport Canada (TC) has amended the Federal Hours of Service Regulations to mandate the use of ELDs for all federally regulated commercial truck and bus operators. This new requirement is scheduled to come into force on June 12, 2021 and will replace paper-based daily logbooks. [The CPA has been working to ensure TC allows adequate timelines for implementing ELD platforms – for the latest story, click here.]

The ministry is reaching out to determine the best path forward to implement ELDs for intra-provincial carriers (those who operate within Ontario only). Ontario requires a regulatory amendment to adopt the same changes as outlined in TC's requirements, including mandating the use of ELDs for intra-provincial carriers.

TC's new requirements will apply to Ontario carriers who travel outside of Ontario. If approved, Ontario is proposing similar changes for carriers that operated in Ontario only (intra-provincial carriers).

The information can be found on the Regulatory Registry. The ministry says the feedback they receive from the survey will help shape how Ontario moves forward with the use of ELDs for intra-provincial carriers.