New Transport Canada regulations to affect commercial drivers

Electronic stability control systems are a crash avoidance technology that helps drivers maintain control, preventing rollovers and improving directional stability.

This technology has been mandatory on all new cars and light-duty vehicles sold in Canada and the U.S. since September 2011.

Electronic stability control is now required in new truck tractors, and will also be required on school buses and intercity buses by June 2018.

Electronic logging devices automatically record a driver’s driving time. They are synced with a vehicle’s engine, and are designed to be tamper-resistant.

Electronic logging devices help reduce the potential for driver fatigue and help drivers remain compliant with the federal Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations.

Electronic logging devices simplify the manual process used previously, where drivers had to log driving hours in a paper log book.

In 2020, electronic logging devices that meet the new National Safety Code technical standard will become mandatory. Devices now in use will be permitted until 2022.

This new regulation will better align Canadian and U.S. regulations, allowing Canadian operators to use the same logging device in both countries.

Canada Gazette, Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation 136 – Electronic Stability Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles

Regulations Amending the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations

Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations