This page summarizes the key differences you will see in your Hours of Service (HOS) mobile app screens, and in the behavior of the HOS app, depending on whether you are following US or Canadian ELD regulations.
HOS automatically detects whether you are driving in the US or Canada, and asks you to confirm the switch from one operating zone to another. For more information, see Crossing the Border Between the US and Canada.
If, after reading this guide, you still have questions or you would like additional information, contact customer support.
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Differences |
US ELD |
Canadian ELD |
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Distance units and relative event locations |
In the US, all distances are displayed in miles in the app. HOS event locations are displayed as the location’s distance, in miles, to and direction from the nearest significant city or town. |
In Canada, all distances are displayed in kilometers in the app. HOS event locations are displayed as the location’s distance, in kilometers, to and direction from the nearest significant city or town. |
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Crossing internal borders |
When driving in the US, the ELD does not detect state border crossings. It detects only border crossings between the US and Canada. Carriers decide which rule set drivers should be using and set this on an account or driver level. |
When driving in Canada, the ELD detects when a driver crosses the 60th parallel North and changes a driver’s operating zone to Canada North or Canada South. The rule set changes automatically to correspond with the operating zone. The ELD also detects border crossings between the US and Canada. |
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HOS Status screen timers |
In the US, a Day timer is displayed. A Shift timer is not displayed. |
In Canada, the HOS Status screen displays an On Duty timer, instead of a Day timer. The screen also displays a Shift (16hr) or Shift (20hr) timer. This timer shows how much time drivers have remaining, as part of the elapsed time of their shift, before they violate the time they are allowed to spend on duty. See HOS Status Screen for more information. |
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Cycle changes: Changes to the number of hours that drivers can be on-duty and driving before they need to take a longer cycle-reset break |
In the US, carriers can change a driver’s cycle at an account or driver level. The cycle change takes effect immediately. |
In Canada, carriers can change a driver’s cycle only at a driver level, not at an account level. When a driver’s cycle changes, the driver must take a cycle-reset break and then confirm the HOS clocks for their new cycle. |
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Off-duty deferral: Deferring up to 2 hours of off-duty time to the next day |
Not supported in the US |
In Canada, drivers can defer up to 2 hours of off-duty time to the next day. |
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Personal Conveyance mode: Driving a CMV for personal use without it counting toward HOS driving time |
In the US, drivers can use Personal Conveyance mode without any limitations on distance. Administrators can enable permission to use Personal Conveyance mode for all drivers in a US account, or individually for particular drivers. |
In Canada, drivers can use Personal Conveyance mode for up to an accumulated daily distance of 75km. The permission to use Personal Conveyance mode is off by default for all drivers in a Canadian account. Administrators can enable permissions individually for particular drivers, but not globally for all drivers in the account. |
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Yard Move mode: Driving a CMV around a yard without it counting towards HOS driving time |
In the US, drivers can drive up to 20 MPH in Yard Move mode. Administrators can enable permission to use Yard Move mode for all drivers in a US account, or individually for particular drivers. |
In Canada, drivers can drive up to 32 km/h in Yard Move mode. The permission to use Yard Move mode is off by default for all drivers in a Canadian account. Administrators can enable permissions individually for particular drivers, but not globally for all drivers in the account. |
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Data transfer |
In the US, when drivers share their HOS logs, they can select between sending the logs directly to the FMCSA or sending them to the FMCSA via email. |
In Canada, when drivers share their HOS logs, they can send them only to the Canadian safety official's email address. |
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Inspector mode |
In the US, Inspector mode shows 8 days of historic data and allows inspectors to share driver logs directly with the FMCSA or via email. The Inspector mode is available only in English. |
In Canada, Inspector mode shows 15 days of historic data and allows inspectors to send driver logs to the Canadian safety official's email address. The Inspector mode is available in English and French, and the language can be selected. |
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Handheld connection status requirements |
In the US, the HOS Status screen displays the assigned vehicle with an indicator showing the status of the connection to the vehicle in green, orange, or gray. |
In Canada, the following connection status requirements are supported:
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ELD warning indicator |
In the US, the handheld device vibrates when the vehicle starts moving and there is no connection between the HOS app and the GPS tracker installed in the vehicle. |
In Canada, vehicles must have an ELD warning indicator installed. This indicator must be visible to the driver in the driver cabin. It shows a red light when the vehicle starts moving and there is no connection between the HOS app and the GPS trackers installed in the vehicle. |
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