Canadian vs. U.S. Comparison
Canada’s mandate closely follows the U.S. rules and operability requirements, which was a very intentional move by Transport Canada. While the ELD operability requirements are very similar, there are a few notable differences between each country’s regulations.
| Canada | United States | |
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Implementation |
Effective June 12, 2021, with educational enforcement to January 1, 2023 |
Mandate adopted Dec. 2015; mandate effective Dec. 2017; grandfathering for carriers using AOBRDs ends Dec. 2019 |
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Certification |
ELD 3rd party certification |
ELD provider self-certification |
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Exemptions |
Limited exemptions for: drivers operating under a permit or statutory exemption; drivers operating a rental CMV for 30 days or less; drivers operating CMVs manufactured before the year 2000; drivers operating within 160 km of home terminal and meeting all conditions |
Drivers operating a rental CMV for 8 days or less; pre-2000 exemption is the same as Canada; also multiple industry/situational exemptions |
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Notifications |
Compliance with the limits must be tracked and driver must be warned 30 minutes before reaching a limit |
U.S. devices must only record, no warning required |
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Yard Moves |
If the vehicle reaches 32 kph (20 mph) in yard move status, the ELD will automatically switch to driving. |
Driver must manually switch |
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Malfunctions |
14 days to replace or, if the trip is longer than 14 days, upon return to the terminal; carrier must keep records of malfunctions |
Up to 8 days allowed, no recordkeeping requirement |
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Roadside enforcement |
-Display or print the record of duty status; email records upon request by enforcement -Bluetooth/USB transfer is an option, not mandatory |
-Display or printout or Bluetooth/USB/web/email is required (must transfer using one of 4 methods) -Email direct to officer is not an option. |
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North of 60N |
Device must have the ability to change when crossing 60N (to Yukon and Northwest Territories) |
Not applicable |