Watch Dr. Mark Manera to learn about how Project 61 is helping drivers enjoy longer, healthier lives by shining a light on a crisis and showing solidarity with the workforce that keeps our nation moving. Take part in their 61-day challenges to spread awareness, inspire healthier habits, and fight for a better future for drivers everywhere. CVSA Fatigue Management Rodolfo Giacoman hosted this webinar.

This webinar is part of the North American Fatigue Management Program’s (NAFMP) ongoing series, aiming to showcase various vendor solutions for fatigue management that motor carriers may consider. It's important to note that neither CVSA nor NAFMP endorses or recommends any specific product or service. The claims and system specifications of vendors have not been validated by CVSA or the NAFMP.

Key Webinar Topics

00:02:22 Driver wellness is a key part of safety culture
00:03:05 Attendees are directed to NAFMP.org for free resources
00:04:40 Project 61 is named after the average life expectancy of a truck driver
00:06:36 A driver's on-road heart attack story is shared
00:09:49 Dr. Manera details his research into the trucking industry's health problem
00:10:51 Driver health impacts safety, companies, and families
00:14:55 Statistics show high rates of obesity, diabetes, and depression among drivers
00:17:29 Poor health drives up business costs like insurance and turnover
00:20:11 The core problem is an industry structure that makes health difficult
00:21:44 Project 61 offers a free health program and community for drivers
00:22:56 Program metrics show high engagement and weight loss success
00:26:07 The impact of loneliness and isolation on driver health is discussed
00:34:12 The organization is scaling the proven solution to all North American drivers
00:38:13 The program focuses on three pillars: Movement, Nutrition, and Sleep
00:42:04 A driver success story of improved health and reduced medication is shared
00:45:02 Project 61 partners with carriers at no cost to support driver health
00:51:33 The program also helps reduce musculoskeletal injuries and fatigue
01:00:27 Nutrition strategy focuses on small, sustainable changes at truck stops
01:08:49 Program sleep focus addresses behavior, not medical sleep apnea
01:11:44 Successful driver engagement uses non-judgmental, family-focused messaging
01:19:40 Rodolfo emphasizes that driver well-being must be a core culture value
01:23:14 Dr. Manera encourages everyone to join the Project 61 health movement

Watch renowned sleep and fatigue Professor Drew Dawson of the Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University in Wayville, Australia and Sleepfit CEO Steven Perlen to learn how Fatiguefit, a digital fatigue risk management solution for motor carriers, may reduce risk, increase compliance and save lives. CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman hosted the webinar.

📁 Fatigue and Distraction Detection Technology Report by Australia's National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

KEY WEBINAR MOMENTS
00:03:52 - Presenters sharing their location and time (Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia)
00:04:00 - Discussion on managing fatigue rather than avoiding it
00:04:40 - Australia's advanced fatigue management practices and regulations
00:05:40 - Alternative compliance certification for motor carriers
00:06:08 - Disclaimer about vendor endorsement and product verification
00:07:25 - Overview of global trends in motor vehicle carrier operations
00:08:20 - Evolution from policing model to proving compliance in fatigue regulation
00:09:22 - Historical origins of hours of service regulations
00:10:00 - Shift from catching violations to proving safety
00:11:20 - Basic fatigue management tier and alternate compliance
00:12:40 - Fatigue detection technologies and decision support systems
00:14:40 - Use of AI tools for fatigue management
00:15:40 - Australian companies driving up to 15.5 hours with alternate compliance
00:16:40 - Principles of fatigue management programs
00:18:00 - Understanding risk: likelihood and consequence
00:19:00 - Three causes of fatigue error likelihood
00:20:40 - ISO 31000 risk matrix for fatigue management
00:21:40 - Legally permitted versus safe schedules matrix
00:24:00 - Alternative compliance and exemptions in the US
00:25:00 - Definition of work and working time arrangements
00:26:40 - Australia's alternative compliance safety case process
00:27:40 - Four domains of fatigue risk management
00:29:00 - Introduction to Fatiguefit solution suite
00:30:40 - Fatiguefit for Duty mobile app
00:32:40 - 5-12 rule: minimum sleep requirements for fitness for duty
00:35:40 - Shared responsibility approach between employers and employees
00:38:00 - Addressing concerns about driver honesty in reporting sleep
00:40:00 - Was It Fatiguefit incident investigation tool
00:43:00 - Sleepfit sleep disorder screening tool
00:45:20 - Importance of treating sleep disorders in truck drivers
00:47:00 - Training modules for employees and managers
00:48:40 - Policy builder tool
00:50:40 - Fatigue risk management gap assessment
00:53:00 - Q&A: Making business case for fatigue management programs
00:56:00 - Q&A: Integration with wearable devices
00:59:00 - Q&A: Training costs and scalability
01:00:40 - Q&A: Detecting and recognizing fatigue in drivers
01:05:00 - Q&A: AI-equipped driver-facing cameras
01:07:00 - Q&A: Sleep disorders screening and treatment
01:10:00 - Q&A: Driving after physical labor and circadian rhythm impacts
01:13:00 - Q&A: Inferential logic bias in fatigue assessment
01:14:40 - Q&A: Prophylactic napping and micro breaks
01:16:20 - Q&A: Required sleep hours for full rest
01:19:40 - Q&A: Starting fatigue management program from scratch
01:22:00 - Q&A: Integration with existing driver-facing camera systems
01:24:00 - Q&A: Integrating programs without disrupting productivity
01:28:40 - Q&A: Advice for driver wellbeing over the road
01:31:00 - Closing remarks and contact information

Watch Alberta Motor Transport Association Industry Advisor Dave Elniski and CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman for a conversation on moving beyond mere hours-of-service compliance to proactive fatigue management. They will explore the link between driver fatigue and workplace psychosocial hazards and share trip management strategies that designate driver rest and recovery as core corporate values.

Key Podcast Moments

01:57 The story of Dave Elniski
05:03 Beyond HOS compliance with a proactive fatigue management culture
07:41 Hesitation to report fatigue
09:20 Overlooked psychosocial stressors in trucking
13:00 Top-down commitment for safety
20:00 Leveraging technology and telematics data for fatigue KPIs
23:50 Demonstrating ROI of a fatigue management program (FMP)
30:17 FMP template at nafmp.org and other tools
33:04 Effective driver fatigue values coaching
36:58 HOS compliance and CVSA Learning resources
41:40 Compliance vs due diligence
49:00 Obstructive sleep apnea webinar
56:55 Technology management effectiveness
60:00 The role of culture and personal health in fatigue
63:56 Are safety interventions effective?
68:00 Crash statistics accuracy
72:05 Dispatchers' familiarity with drivers
75:35 Personal conveyance and resources at CVSA Learning
80:00 Sleep study for CMV drivers and NAFMP Courses on Sleep Disorders
83:50 Why drivers must protect their driving record when pushed by carriers
87:48 Evidence of the impact of having an FMP
88:14 Studies that informed the current hours of service FMCSA Rules
89:05 Studies demonstrating that obstructive sleep apnea contributes to drivers' fatigue:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• FMCSA: Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea
• Evaluation of Research on CMV Drivers with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Recent National Transportation Safety Board investigations revealed the impact of irregular schedules. Watch this webinar to learn practical applications of sleep science to scheduling and staffing. Understand how sleep architecture, circadian rhythm, sleep pressure and brain wave speeds affect a driver’s alertness to prevent crashes and maximize productivity.

Learn how to foster a safety culture where drivers feel supported, recognize the signs of fatigue, and take appropriate action to prevent crashes and low performance. This webinar covered the foundational elements of building an effective safety culture – accountability, behavior and communication.

2018 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) winner and America’s Road Team Captain Herschel Evans and CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman had a conversation about Evans’ commercial motor vehicle driving philosophy and fatigue management strategies that have contributed to his success.

Key Conversation Moments

03:36 The Story of Herschel Evans
05:28 “There is nothing you can do to ruin my day while driving”
07:35 I have seen firsthand the results of not being a safe driver
09:00 Driving for long hours, must find opportunities to move and exercise
10:20 The most beautiful and interesting places I’ve seen
11:23 Where are you now?
12:13 Routine for getting on the road for a long haul
13:49 Never felt pressured by a carrier to keep going when tired
16:03 There are no tricks: When you’re tired the only real solution is rest
18:00 How technology affected Herschel’s schedule
18:44 Planning the schedule
19:50 Truck stop etiquette
21:48 Most importance lesson to listening to your body
22:49 Keys to wellness
25:15 Selflessness and the trucking family network
27:34 Prayer, love our neighbor, take care of each other
30:15 Fatigue management embedded in the company’s safety culture
31:35 Complacency on the same routes
34:00 Countermeasure to fatigue
34:43 Medical certificate and sleep obstructive apnea
41:32 No reason to push a driver when needing rest
42:56 Limit sodium and try to move when possible
45:30 Go help somebody, enjoy your job, be safe on the highway, and relax

Explored the role of nutrition and the potential use of statins and GLP-1 receptor agonists in the health and well-being of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Learn how nutrition can enhance driver safety, reduce fatigue and improve fleet efficiency – and when medicine may help.

Andrew Holmes is a registered polysomnographic technologist and renowned sleep specialist with 20 years of expertise in sleep education, diagnostics and therapeutic solutions. Join him and CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman for a conversation about how poor-quality sleep leads to slower reaction times, impaired decision-making and decreased alertness. And most importantly, what drivers and motor carriers can do about it.