Note
The HOS (Hours of Service) app already detects border crossings between the US and Canada and within Canada. The requirement to use an ELD in Canada comes into effect on June, 12, 2021. Before this date, Canadian ELD is not mandatory.
When using WorkPlan as an ELD, it is your responsibility to confirm any notifications that detect border crossings between the US and Canada, and within Canada, so that you are aware of the hours of service rules for the jurisdiction you are operating in, and use country-specific functionality; for example, off-duty deferrals in Canada.
To ensure that you are always confirming all notifications of operating zone changes, we recommend that you:
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Turn on notifications on your mobile device.
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Leave the screen turned on when using the HOS app.
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Check the HOS app just after you have crossed a border between the US and Canada, and at the 60th parallel north in Canada.
Note
To use a particular rule set, your administrator must enable the rule set for your account and you must be in the appropriate operating zone for the rule set.
For example: if you want to use Texas intrastate rules, your administrator must have enabled the rule set in your account and you must be in operating zone 1, which is the US. You cannot enable the rule set while you are in Canada.
When you cross the border from Canada into the US, the HOS app detects this automatically using GPS. The following changes occur when you cross the border:
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A notification message is displayed. The message asks you to confirm the operating zone change and the clocks for the new US rule set. The clocks in the notification dynamically update until you tap Confirm. The suggested rule set is the one that you have previously used in the USA or, if you have not used a US rule set, Federal 70. You must confirm this message. It does not close until you have confirmed it. If you see any issues with the suggested rule set or the clocks, contact your supervisor.
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Your HOS clocks are adjusted for the new rule set after you have tapped Confirm.
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The distance units in Inspector mode automatically change from metric (kilometers) to imperial (miles) when you change rule sets. Canadian rule sets use metric distance units and US rule sets use imperial distance units.
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The Inspector mode shows 8 days of historic data and allows inspectors to share driver logs with the FMCSA.
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You can share your logs with the FMCSA.
When you cross the border from the US into Canada, the HOS app detects this automatically using GPS. The following changes occur when you cross the border:
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A notification message is displayed. The message asks you to switch to a rule set for Canada. The suggested rule set is the one that you have previously used in Canada or, if you have not used a Canadian rule set, Canada South 70. You must confirm this message. It does not close until you have confirmed it. If you see any issues with the suggested rule set or the clocks, contact your supervisor.
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Your HOS clocks are adjusted for the new rule set after you have tapped Confirm.
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The distance units in Inspector mode automatically change from imperial (miles) to metric (kilometers) when you change rule sets. US rule sets use imperial distance units and Canadian rule sets use metric distance units.
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The Inspector mode shows 15 days of historic data and allows inspectors to share driver logs with Canadian safety officials.
When you cross the 60th parallel north within Canada, the HOS app detects this automatically using GPS. The following changes occur when you cross the border:
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A notification message is displayed. The message asks you to switch to a new rule set for Canada; either Canada North or Canada South. The cycle stays the same as it has been. You must confirm this message. If you see any issues with the suggested rule set or the clocks, contact your supervisor.
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Your HOS clocks are adjusted for the new rule set after you have tapped Confirm.
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No other changes are visible in the app.
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