Effective December 1, 2023, provincial carriers that travel more than 160 kilometres outside their home terminal or temporary worksite, or that are required to track hours of service by filling out a “record of duty status,” will be required to have electronic logging devices for commercial vehicle drivers.

As of the effective date, vehicles will be checked primarily at weigh scale stations located throughout the province for mandatory electronic logging device usage. School bus drivers in this province are exempt from using electronic logging devices.

This follows Federal Government requirements to enforce mandatory electronic logging devices for all federally regulated commercial carriers, announced in late December 2022.

Provincial carriers are encouraged to take the necessary steps now to comply with the mandate. Electronic logging devices help drivers work within permitted driving hours, promoting fair competition among motor carriers by ensuring they are all following government regulations.

Under the direction of the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety, since June 2021 all provinces and territories have been supporting the mandatory electronic logging device mandate through a period of progressive enforcement without penalties, focusing on education and awareness. This grace period allowed the time needed for carriers to procure and install devices and train drivers.

Information regarding these devices is available here. A list of certified devices is available here.

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