Posts by Scott Stofer

Update: We have achieved certification across all of our ELD solutions—the BT 500, FM 5000 and Pro 400. Time is ticking for Canadian and American cross-border fleets that have not transitioned to a certified ELD solution per the latest Canada ELD mandate. Although the enforcement deadline for Canadian ELD certification has been re-extended to January…

On May 5, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) announced that all Canadian provinces and territories have reached an agreement on a progressive enforcement plan for the Canada ELD mandate. The plan stipulates that the provinces and territories will not impose penalties for the first 12 months after the introduction of the Canadian ELD mandate on June 12, 2021.   Although the primary reason for this decision, according to CCMTA,…

Today, we’re bringing you the latest Canadian ELD news. As part of the communication between ORBCOMM and Transport Canada, we received confirmation that Transport Canada is further refining the Progressive Enforcement policy that was announced by the Minister of Transportation on March 2nd. Transport Canada has confirmed to ORBCOMM that there will be no penalties issued during the initial Education and Awareness phase, which begins on…

Canadian and cross-border fleets—and their drivers—are acutely aware of the fast-approaching Canadian ELD deadline in 2023. As part of our approach to ensuring a smooth transition, we recently took part in a webinar with the TCA (Truckload Carriers Association) on the fast-approaching Canadian ELD deadline. It became clear during that webinar that there are still…

Free Live Webinar Hosted by the TCABeyond Borders: What the Canadian ELD Mandate Means to Regional and Cross-Border FleetsWednesday, February 10, 2021, 1:00 PM Eastern The Canadian ELD mandate is fast-approaching. Will your fleet be ready when these new regulations take effect? In January 2023, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will roll out across…

There has been a big step forward this week for the third-party certification process that is needed to support the Canadian ELD mandate coming in January 2023. Transport Canada has announced that FPInnovations, a Canadian research centre, has been accredited as the first third-party organization to certify electronic logging devices.  FPInnovations’ PIT Group already has…

The ELD compliance mandate is now in full effect and the Federal Motor Carrier Association (FMCSA) is reminding motor carriers and drivers that roadside inspections and enforcement have begun.  Fleets without a fully functional ELD will be considered out of compliance with Hours of Service regulations. As per the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), drivers will be asked to complete their delivery and park the vehicle until an ELD is installed.   Here are…

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) deadline is here for US trucking companies, and fleets must outfit their cabs with the new systems to remain compliant and keep operations moving. But sometimes the hardest part of a transition is the adjustment period after the switch. In the case of the ELD mandate, poor preparation, lack of…

The Canadian Government has revealed its firm plans for ELD. Minister for Transport Marc Garneau announced the rule, which will require all commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) and bus operators to use third-party certified ELD devices by June 2021. Electronic logging devices, better known by the acronym ELD, will replace paper logs. With some exceptions, the…