Mandatory electronic logs coming to Canada too...

Yes I do live in the Nanny province and I do remember when the speed limited came into affect.. I hated when it came out (and still hate it)... They have allowed LCV to operate in the province and they even operate all year round (when no bad weather) where they never used to be allowed to run year round at all (good weather or not).. When elogs become mandatory for interprovincial travel I don't think Ontario will force them for local drivers (like me under 160km) I think the non-log book rule will still apply.. It's possible people within in Ontario (over 160km radius) that currently run books might have to go on elog but I still doubt it... I guess time will tell what happens....

 

I'll be honest I like elogs. It just makes things simple. Break is over? Just drive. Time for break? Pull in and set to off duty. No having to take time updating lines in the paperwork. Only annoyance is there is no wiggle room. I've had to stop an hour and a half short because there was no parking for the next hour and 40 minutes.

 

How will this law work with mechanical engined trucks

 

I wouldn't think it'd be too hard to do. Biggest thing would be converting an analog speed/RPM signal to digital so the module could read it. What parameters are monitored in a typical elog unit?

 

Shaw Tracking has the equipment you need.

 

hate to tell you ont and que are both ready to put in elogs without the fed gov so this will just speed it up plus you company will probably jump on board since there all about following the rules.