NCI Installs New Electronic Recording System for Drivers
Nunatsiavut Construction Inc. is installing electronic logging devices (ELDs) in several of its vehicles, including dump trucks, loaders, and tractor trailers. ELDs record driving distance, ensuring that drivers are complying with hours of service regulations.
The devices were required by December 1 for vehicles that travel within the province and 160 kilometres outside of home base or worksite. Federally-regulated carriers were required to have the devices installed as of June 2022, but enforcement and penalties were delayed until January 1, 2023 to allow industry and the provinces time to comply with the regulations.
“Transportation regulators are hoping this new system will reduce fatigue for drivers by requiring companies like ours to install electronic devices that automatically record daily driving time,” says NCI Construction Manager DJ Elliott. “This will improve road safety for drivers of commercial vehicles and for other people who use public roads and highways. NCI fully supports this new process for enhancing safety.”
