Monday March 20, 2017 through Thursday March 23 researchers and representatives from many of the major federal agencies involved in trucking safety (FMCSA, NTSB, NHTSA)…

Monday March 20, 2017 through Thursday March 23 researchers and representatives from many of the major federal agencies involved in trucking safety (FMCSA, NTSB, NHTSA)…
The Federal Rail Authority just published a safety advisory today on OSA. Prompted by the recent Hoboken train station accident where the engineer was found…
As has been reported on here at Sleep Scholar the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Federal Rail Authority (FRA) are jointly seeking information…
The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) has, and will probably always be, one of the most vocal trucking industry groups opposing sleep apnea screening…
Greyhound bus lines recently reached an out of court settlement with 5 passengers injured in a 2013 accident in Monroe Ohio. http://www.courthousenews.com/2016/03/09/sleep-test-leads-to-6m-greyhound-settlement.htm The case…
DOT begins rulemaking on sleep apnea for CMV operators and rail crews. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed…
Ever since the FMCSA issued its latest updated advisor on Sleep Apnea which specifically changed previous medical advisory board recommendation on certifying CMV operators with…
The 4 D’s – Drunk, Drugged, Distracted and Drowsy Driving. Well getting 2 out of 4 isn’t bad. Dr. Mark Rosekind a renowned sleep and fatigue expert…
Effective January of 2016 all drivers within the European Union when moderate or severe sleep apnea is suspected, will be referred for further medical…