EOBR * Canada - Mandate a good idea that needs some work: CTA

The current paper log book system, says CTA, is antiquated, easy to abuse and difficult to enforce

Toronto,ONT,CAN -Today's Trucking -15 March 2010: -- The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators was hoping to solicit feedback on a potential electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) mandate and Canada’s leading carrier group responded... The CCMTA issued a discussion paper in late-February, in preparation for a possible Canadian rule on EOBR usage. The paper highlights issues of compliance, data requirements and implementation, and how they apply to a carriers' business... While the Canadian Trucking Alliance would like to see a mandate requiring all carriers to use electronic on-board recorders (EOBRs), the group would like to see some issues addressed before Canada moves forward... The current paper log book system, says CTA, is antiquated, easy to abuse and difficult to enforce, which contributes to non-compliance with the hours of service rules and can contribute to driver fatigue...