SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Platform Science is announcing the expansion of its Canadian electronic logging device (ELD) certification on Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) factory-installed Common Telematics Platform 2 (CTP2), making Platform Science the first to achieve this milestone.
“Our Canadian certification on the CTP2 represents a new standard for how compliance technology can be delivered to fleets,” said Darrin Demchuk, senior vice president of product – Fleet North America, Platform Science. “With certification now extended from the U.S. to Canada, we’re giving carriers a fully integrated, factory-supported ELD solution that meets rigorous third-party standards right out of the box.”
Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle Platform
Built on Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle platform, this expanded ELD certification enables fleets operating Freightliner and Western Star vehicles equipped with CTP2 to run a single, integrated compliance solution across the US & Canada, unlocking seamless cross-border operations with no aftermarket ELD gateway hardware required.
Common Telematics Platform 2
“CTP2 is DTNA’s factory-installed hardware platform enabling telematics providers to access vehicle data directly from the truck installed in the Fourth Generation Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Plus series and the Western Star X-Series,” Platform Science said. “Fleets operating DTNA trucks with a CTP2 can now use Platform Science’s ELD natively, simplifying compliance for Canadian and cross-border operations. This certification marks a pivotal advancement in compliance technology for Canadian and cross-border fleets operating DTNA vehicles.”
The Canadian Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate requires federally regulated commercial carriers to use certified ELDs to track Hours of Service (HOS), replacing paper logs and improving safety. Canadian ELDs must be independently tested and certified by a third-party body accredited by the Minister of Transport. Each device must pass hundreds of test cases and submit to annual retesting to maintain its certified status, a process designed to protect carriers from falsified ELDs and ensure independent verification of compliance.
“Platform Science’s Virtual Vehicle platform unlocks vehicle data and enables fleets to deploy compliance, telematics and driver applications through a single, unified system,” Platform Science said. “By eliminating fragmented point solutions, fleets can simplify operations today and adapt quickly to industry requirements.”
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