Mandatory e-logging: long-haul truck drivers across provincial boundaries

[shootingstar]

Enforcement of electronic logging devices for truck drivers travelling between provinces coming Jan. 1 | CBC News

To reduce habit of some drivers who want the money by driving too long...  any other reasons?

Sure this is for Rattlecan, our pro.

[Kirby ★]

I believe they started mandatory e-logs in the US as well recently.  I understand this is designed to promote safety and keep companies from pressuring drivers to exceed the limits.  But my understanding is that the e-logs, together with rules about mandatory breaks, limits the flexibility of the drivers to take breaks when they think they need them, or causes them to lose time as they need to stop early to find a safe place to stop for the night (or to stop for the night when they're close to home).  Hard copy log books were easier to manipulate, but with the shortage of qualified drivers, you'd think if they're going to implement e-logs they should consider more flexibility in the rules regarding breaks and limits to help the drivers have more control over their schedules.

But I would be interested in hearing what the professionals here say.

[KrAzY]

1 hour ago, shootingstar said:

Enforcement of electronic logging devices for truck drivers travelling between provinces coming Jan. 1 | CBC News

To reduce habit of some drivers who want the money by driving too long...  any other reasons?

Sure this is for Rattlecan, our pro.

I did a NO NO and kept two log books back in the day when I drove. This will definitely cut down on driver fatigue and will also take a lot longer to get the shipment places. 

[Wilbur ★]

13 minutes ago, KrAzY said:

I did a NO NO and kept two log books back in the day when I drove. This will definitely cut down on driver fatigue and will also take a lot longer to get the shipment places. 

That was common in aviation 30 years ago as well.  Transport Canada knew there was a difference between reality and logged times but they insisted the log books be kept within the laws.  That way, the Minister was kept off the legal hook.