Electronic Driver Log  (ELD & HOS) Solution for Canada

GPS TRACKING CENTRE is Your supplier of an APPROVED Electronic  Driver Log (ELD & HOS) System. 

As of 2023, a manual input log (hand written log book) for long haul truckers will not be acceptable.

Whether you run 1 tractor or 1000+ units, this is the new way and only way to keep track of your running and off  hours that will be accepted Canada Wide. 

An APPROVED Electronic Log system is mandatory.

Ours is APPROVED – We use APOLLO software

To be in Compliance, this is What you will need:

ELD hardware and plans

Mobile Device:

  • You will require an Android Phone or Tablet that has an Internet connection (sim card). For just ELD use, it will require a 1GB data plan.
  • There are many options for Android Smartphones that can be purchased in Canada from vendors such as Best Buy, Costco, Staples.. if you select an “unlocked phone” they can be purchased from around $150.00 – $200.00.

 

Data Plan:

  • All 3 large carriers in Canada offer “data only plans” at around $20.00 /1GB of usage.
  • These plans tier up should more data be used.
  • They can be purchased as a prepaid or postpaid plan.

 

 ECM + Adapter:

  • The ECM(Electronic Control Module)is plugged into the vehicles engine diagnostic port and transfers data through the smartphone.
  • Cost of ECM is $179.00 or $10.00/month as a service.

 

  Harness:

  • Depending on the type of vehicle a harness maybe required.
  • If the vehicle has a standard J1939 M- 9 pin port then the ECM can be plugged directly into it.
  • For vehicles that require a harness; J1939 T, J1939 to 6 pin or J1939 to OBD they are $45.99 ea.

 

 ELD Online Portal:

  • Each driver will require their own unique account for their smartphone for the ELD service and is $20.00/month

 

Ready to get set up? Here is the list of forms and additional information you will need to get set up:

Required information:

You will need to fill out this Excel Sheet which contains carrier, driver, users and vehicle information. 

The driver manual is here.

There are 3 types of engine diagnostic ports, if you have the j1939 (9pin) you will not require a cable.
Please indicate in the excel sheet under “ECM connector type” which type you have.

3 port types for eld-hos system

Looking for a “Done for you” Solution?

If you would like all of the above provided as well as setup with the APP we can do it for you for a small additional one time fee.

QUESTIONS? Call GPS TRACKING CENTRE at 604-318-8545

Need to add GPS tracking? Give us a call to discuss your requirements