Current Requirement

Information and discussion questions from the public open house meetings are below.

Who keeps a logbook now?

  • Intra-provincial carriers required to maintain paper HOS logbooks.
  • All carriers and drivers operating vehicles over 4500kg, unless exempted.

Who is exempted?

Exemptions under federal and provincial regulations include:

  • Vehicles defined as limited use - less than 6800kg (MB).
  • Farm trucks (MB).
  • 2 & 3 axle vehicles driven by producer to move products of farm, forest, & water (CA).
  • Emergency vehicles.
  • Vehicles providing relief in the case of an emergency.
  • Vehicles repairing electric power or natural gas outages.

What are your requirements under the current regulation?

  • Do you currently have to maintain a logbook?
  • How does your company maintain logbook records?
  • What do you find challenging about keeping a paper logbook?