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* Canada - EOBRs: The data show why drivers are being delayed and for how long
* Ontario - Electronic onboard recorder, will force carriers to deal with driver issues
Ottawa,ONT,CAN -Truck News -Apr 30, 2013: -- An electronic onboard recorder (EOBR) mandate in Canada could be the “game-changer” that finally forces forcing some carriers to deal with driver issues, according to the CTA’s Blue Ribbon Task Force... “An EOBR mandate, if enforced, would not only enhance highway safety through improved compliance with the hours of service regulations, it would also force more carriers to deal with driver issues” ... The BTRF comprises 11 CTA board members from across Canada... “When everyone is required to use an EOBR, all carriers will have to deal with their customers and will have the data to show where drivers are being delayed and for how long. The onus will be on all carriers to manage their businesses. In particular, those that overlook or depend on drivers to manipulate their logbooks to make their deliveries or to get their miles in will have to change their business practices. It is hoped that in the future all carriers will compete more on the basis of efficiency and value added service, as opposed to service levels artificially created by drivers over-extending themselves with regard to hours of service” ... The Conference Board of Canada study, highlighted the need for improved wages and working conditions as well as a reorganization of trucking activity and supply chains in order to reduce pressures on long haul truck drivers and make better use of their time...
* Ontario - MTO gives 18-month extension for transition to new safety standard
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