ELD iOS - December Updates 2025

Improvements:

➔ The Ontario Operational Use Exemption in the Azuga ELD platform has been enhanced to improve HOS compliance tracking, driver status reporting, and exemption management for vehicles operating within Ontario.

➔ We have updated the iOS application to introduce the “Loose Connection” toggle on the Set VBUS Data page, bringing feature parity with Android and improving diagnostic capabilities.

➔ We have introduced a new Ontario Volunteer Firefighters Exemption feature in the Mobile UI, providing a 2-hour Hours of Service (HOS) exemption for volunteer firefighters, in accordance with Regulation 555/06 (3.1) under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

➔ We have enhanced the iOS application to ensure consistent and accurate behavior of the Change Cycle popup, aligning it with the Android experience and improving user clarity during cycle selection.

➔ We have enhanced the IFTA State Mileage functionality to support additional alternative fuel types across the Azuga ELD app and portal.

➔ To maintain optimal performance, security, and alignment with the latest iOS platform enhancements, we are updating the minimum supported iOS version for the Azuga ELD Mobile application.

Improvements Deep Dive:

Ontario Operational Use Exemption Enhanced Driver Exemption Management

Previously, exemptions could be inconsistently applied, misclassified in logs, or removed unexpectedly when crossing provincial boundaries. These enhancements ensure that exemptions are clearly defined, correctly activated, and accurately reflected in driver logs and exported reports.

What’s New:

1. Manual Activation & Automatic Removal

Drivers can manually activate the exemption within Ontario limits.
Exemptions are automatically removed when the driver leaves Ontario, preventing misuse outside the province.
Ensures exemption periods are accurately tracked without affecting non-exempt HOS rules.

2. Improved Logging & Classification

Driver status (OnDuty, Driving, OffDuty) continues to be tracked even when the exemption is active.
Clocks run normally, but HOS violations are not triggered during exemption periods.
Exemptions are clearly visible in DVIR, log screens, and exported data (PDF, CSV, CCMTA).

3. Exemption Types & Conditions

Multiple exemption types now supported, including:

Farm/Forest/Sea/Lake Products – for transporting primary products.

Emergency Vehicles – cardiac arrest, emergency relief, municipal response.

Large Crane & Support Vehicles – for certified crane operations.

Pick-Up Trucks (Personal Use) – for noncommercial purposes.

Each exemption includes unique conditions and eligibility rules to ensure compliance.

4. Accurate Data Export & Reporting

Exempted events appear in all exported formats as performed by the driver.
Ensures FMCSA/CCMTA reporting accurately reflects exemption of usage.
Prevents errors in compliance audits or regulatory submissions.

5. UI & Workflow Enhancements

Exemption activation and removal now follow a consistent workflow within the app.
Clearer indicators in logs and DVIR screens help drivers and admins track exemption status in real time.

Loose Connection Toggle Added to VBUS Data Settings

Previously, the Loose Connection option was not available on iOS, which prevented users from simulating loose engine connection scenarios and triggering Engine Sync Diagnostics directly from the app. This limited troubleshooting and validation during VBUS connectivity testing.

With this update, the Loose Connection toggle is now available once the vehicle reaches Automatic Driving status. When enabled, a warning popup is displayed, and upon confirming within 5 seconds, Engine Sync Diagnostics is successfully triggered and reflected on the dashboard.

This enhancement ensures consistent behavior across platforms, improves diagnostic accuracy, and provides a more reliable and complete VBUS troubleshooting experience for iOS users.

Ontario Volunteer Firefighter Exemption Mobile UI

Key Highlights:

1. Activation Rules

The exemption is available only within Ontario.
It applies only while performing volunteer firefighter duties.
Drivers must manually activate the exemption in the app.
Once activated, the driver is exempt from all HOS limits for the duration of the exemption.

2. Duration & Frequency

The exemption lasts up to 2 consecutive hours per driver day (from start Time to the next 24 hours).
Must be one continuous block; it cannot be split, paused, or restarted within the same driver day.
The system will auto-end the exemption after 2 hours.
Exemption is removed automatically once the driver leaves Ontario.
Manual duty status changes or the end of the driver day will immediately terminate the exemption.

3. Classification in Logs

All time under the exemption is legally treated as OFF-DUTY, even if the driver is actively driving or on-duty.

4. Interaction with Vehicle Movement

If the vehicle moves (ELD auto-switches to driving), the system overrides or reclassifies the event as off-duty (exempt) to maintain compliance.
The exemption is not interrupted by ELD auto-status changes.

5. Counting Toward Off-Duty Rest

Exemption time counts toward the required 8 consecutive off-duty hours, ensuring regulatory compliance for driver rest.

Example: 6 hr rest + 1.5 hr fire call (exempt) + 1 hr rest = 8.5 hr consecutive off duty.

6. Data Export (CCMTA / PDF / CSV)

All exemption time is recorded and exported as OFF-DUTY in compliance reports and logs.

Benefit:

This enhancement ensures that volunteer firefighters in Ontario can perform emergency duties without violating HOS regulations, while maintaining accurate logs and regulatory compliance.

Verify when driver within Ontario state limit able to Add exception:

Remove Ontario Volunteer Firefighter Exception:

Previously, when users selected the same cycle and tapped Save, the popup displayed on iOS differed from Android. Instead of showing a clear “No Change Detected” message, iOS displayed an inconsistent popup, which could confuse users into thinking a change was applied.

Additionally, there was a scenario where users switched from a USA cycle to a Canada zone and then returned back to the USA cycle without making any changes. In this case, tapping Save did not trigger any popup on iOS, even though no actual cycle change had occurred. This behavior was inconsistent with expected system feedback and Android behavior.

With this update:

iOS now displays the same “No Change Detected” popup as Android when users attempt to save an already selected cycle.
The system correctly detects no-op cycle changes, even when users navigate between zones (USA ↔ Canada) and return to the original cycle.
Users receive clear and consistent feedback whenever no cycle update is applied.

This improvement ensures platform parity, prevents user confusion, and provides a more predictable and transparent cycle selection experience on iOS.

Support for New Fuel Types in IFTA State Mileage Reporting

Previously, Electricity, Hydrogen, and Hythane fuel types were not available in fuel receipt uploads or IFTA-related reports, limiting accurate reporting for alternative-fuel vehicles. With this update, these fuel types are now fully supported throughout the system. When uploading fuel receipts in the Azuga ELD app, users can select Electricity, Hydrogen, or Hythane, and the unit of measure is automatically applied based on the selected fuel type. Electricity uses kilowatt-hours (kWh), while Hydrogen and Hythane use kilograms or pounds.

On the portal, these fuel types are now available in Fuel Receipts under State Mileage, IFTA State Mileage reports, and State Mileage Tax Rate configuration within Admin Tools. This improvement ensures consistent data capture, accurate mileage and tax calculations, and improved support for alternative-fuel and clean-energy fleets.

Minimum Supported iOS Version Update

What’s changing?

The minimum supported iOS version will increase from iOS 12.0 to iOS 13.0.

What this means for users:

Devices running iOS 13.0 or later will continue to receive app updates and support.
Devices running iOS 12.0 or earlier will no longer be supported or receive updates after this release.

We recommend updating your device to a supported iOS version to ensure uninterrupted access to the Azuga ELD app and its latest improvements.

For bug fixes, refer to the PDF Copy : [Customer] ELD iOS Release Notes - December 2025