The Commercial Vehicle Driver Hours of Service Regulations vary in Canada and the United States.
[2] An Eld in trucking can record the following data to keep track of duty status and assist drivers in also tracking their driving limits to avoid fatigue related issues AOBRD (Automatic On-Board Recording Device) was the first in history with an appearance in 1988.
[4] Then came the paper logs or electronic on-board recorders (EOBR) were used for hours of service tracking.
Fleets already equipped with loggers or recorders had until December 2019 to ensure compliance with the published specifications.
For instance, ELDs provide a standardized format and transfer process for roadside inspections, have more sophisticated location tracking, and enable drivers to accept or reject edits made to their driving logs – all of which are required under the ELD mandate.