ABOUT US
Precision Sleep Solutions continues to lead the industry in helping transportation companies solve operator fatigue-related challenges.
The mission of Precision Sleep Solutions (PSS) is to provide comprehensive, results-driven, cost-effective management of sleep apnea-related issues prevalent within the transportation / mobile workforce population. By improving employee safety and health, Precision Sleep Solutions aims to help employers improve their bottom line while enhancing the safety of their company, their employees, and the public at large.
Established in 2006 by co-founders Mark Berger, MD and Wendy Sullivan, RN, Precision Sleep Solutions has screened over 86,000 transportation employees for obstructive sleep apnea risk and tested over 20,000 individuals for this condition. PSS has developed programs specifically catering to safety-sensitive employees in the transportation industry that aim to yield the greatest return on investment in both employee health and overall safety.
The PSS clinical services organization is led by a board-certified doctor of sleep medicine, pulmonology and internal medicine and is also supported by a board-certified sleep physician under contract and licensed in all 50 states. Additionally, PSS employs a staff of sleep clinicians that are professionally trained as either registered respiratory therapists (RRT) or registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGT), with additional clinical support from a licensed clinical social worker and a registered nurse.
PSS's "driver-centric" sleep apnea management programs are the most comprehensive, enduring and recognized programs in the transportation industry. In 2007, PSS was awarded (along with our client/partner Schneider National) the very first "National Sleep Foundation Healthy Sleep Community Award" for our comprehensive OSA disease management program. More recently, PSS and Schneider National won the coveted National Safety Council Green Cross Award for our OSA program and its documented safety outcomes in transportation.
Our method isn't just trusted by thousands–it's been patented.
Patent No. US 7,599,892 B1:
Method for secure diagnostic screening, servicing, treatment, and compliance monitoring for sleep apnea in truck drivers.
Patent No. US 8,249,896 B1:
Method for secure diagnostic screening, treatment, and compliance monitoring sleep apnea for oil and gas offshore workers and heavy equipment operators.
Patent No. US 8,200,510 B1:
Method for secure diagnostic screening, treatment, and compliance monitoring sleep apnea for operators of transport vehicles.
Patent No. US 7,720,696 B1:
Computerized system for tracking health conditions of users.
Our team of sleep apnea experts are passionate about using their knowledge to benefit the transportation industry.
Dr. Mark Berger is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine.
In 2003, he began working as a consultant to and an innovator for Schneider National, developing their sleep apnea program for drivers. This program included the first-ever fleet-wide screening of drivers for sleep apnea. His experience with Schneider National was awarded as one of four "outstanding papers" chosen at the 2005 International Truck and Bus Safety and Security Symposium, sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the American Trucking Association. In recognition of the PSS-developed and executed sleep apnea program there, Schneider National received the National Sleep Foundation's 2007 Healthy Sleep Community Award, and the National Safety Council Green Cross Award in 2019.
Dr. Berger has collaborated with Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, the University of Minnesota, and Harvard University, in publishing several peer-reviewed papers which combine solid evidence-based medical research with a unique sensitivity to the specific demands and requirements of the trucking industry. As a result, PSS's program remains the only sleep apnea program for transportation workers that has generated proven significant, quantifiable returns on investment for its clients.
Dr. Berger remains CEO and Chief Medical Officer for Precision Sleep Solutions. Since 2007, he has worked directly with many other corporate transportation clients, including rail and trucking. He holds several U.S. Patents for PSS's unique sleep apnea disease management program and the SomniSage® sleep apnea screening questionnaire.
Wendy Sullivan, RN is Co-Founder and Senior VP - Corporate Education for Precision Sleep Solutions. She joined PSS in October 2007 to fulfill her passion in improving commercial drivers' well-being, particularly through implementing integrated and comprehensive sleep apnea programs within the transportation industry. Prior to joining PSS, in Wendy's occupational medicine leadership role at Schneider National, she worked closely with Dr. Berger in developing the award-winning Schneider National Sleep Apnea Program.
Her expertise is recognized within the commercial trucking industry where she has been a speaker at various conventions including the American Trucking Association, several state trucking associations, and the Society of Human Resource Management. She has had several published articles and interviews in Transport Topics, the Associated Press, XM Radio, and various local and state newspapers.
Wendy says: "My goal is to have drivers improve their health and safety and get them back home to their families. Many drivers do not realize they have signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. The symptoms are often masked by excessive caffeine use, cigarette smoking, 'stackers', and other efforts on their part to stay awake. I continue to hear from many grateful drivers who cannot believe how much better they feel, thanking their employers for encouraging them to participate in the sleep apnea program."
Brian Kinnerk joined Precision Sleep Solutions as Chief Operations Officer in November 2016. With over 18 years' previous executive management experience within the medical devices and life sciences industries, Brian is responsible for the continuous improvement of PPD's organizational efficiency and commitment to maximizing customer satisfaction.
Katia LaManna, LCSW, has been an invaluable member of PSS since 2006. With a Master's in Social Work (1994) and a primary focus on anxiety disorders, Katia has been instrumental in establishing company operations and leading the clinical department. She is deeply passionate about sleep apnea treatment and is dedicated to helping patients overcome barriers to care. For Katia, every day presents an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients, particularly by addressing anxiety and assisting those resistant to treatment. Her expertise in clinical education and compassionate approach empowers patients to navigate the challenges of managing sleep apnea and achieve lasting improvements in their health.
Prior to coming on board to PSS, Katia was an experienced clinical social worker with over a decade of expertise in healthcare settings. She spent 10 years at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, where she specialized in providing support to patients and families in the Neurosurgical Acute Care and Intensive Care Units. Her work involved crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and care coordination in high-stakes medical environments. Currently, she brings her skills to Precision Sleep Solutions, where she contributes to patient care in the field of sleep medicine.
Transportation industry leaders trust our methods - and our people - to help their mobile workforce achieve the goals of risk mitigation and enhanced safety and health via quality sleep.
"PSS's program to detect and treat sleep apnea in our safety-sensitive employees, including engineers and conductors, is the industry's most comprehensive program. PSS makes the process easy for our employees, eliminates downtime, and provides for excellent coordination of care."
—Medical Director, large passenger railroad
"Through the help of PSS and its commercial driver screening tool, we have been able to identify and then treat thousands of drivers for sleep apnea. This has led to healthcare savings and a reduced accident risk. This was done in an effort to keep our drivers and the motoring public healthy and safe on our nation's highways."
—Vice President of Safety, national for-hire trucking company
"We added a sleep apnea program to our company's health/wellness plan. With the knowledge of the impact sleep apnea can have on a driver's health, as well as the impact of the side effects it can cause in road safety, we felt it was a proactive step in the right direction. It was no problem choosing PSS as the provider for our sleep apnea program; their expertise in this field is outstanding. They are backed by a team of experienced professionals, and they continue to keep up with all the latest findings involving this medical condition. The support team at PSS is aware of what the life of an over-the-road truck driver is like, and they work well with them, always taking their schedules into consideration. They offer excellent service up front and support if a problem or concern should arise down the road."
—Benefits Administrator, national for-hire trucking company
"We recognize sleep apnea as a problem that we can address in a proactive manner. From what we have seen, PSS's program is designed to quickly and effectively diagnose and treat our employees."
—Vice President of Safety & Crisis Management, national private fleet
Implementing an effective sleep apnea treatment program changes lives. Read how real transportation industry veterans feel about PSS's solutions.
"I didn't realize how bad I really felt until I got my CPAP machine. I am truly amazed at the difference it has made in the quality of my life! I no longer spend my ten-hour DOT rest break tossing, turning, and watching the hours slip away. Now I fall asleep quickly, I wake up much less frequently, and I am usually up before my alarm clock goes off–a first for me since, well, NEVER! It is nice to know that I am properly rested and able to safely perform my job duties. I feel much more energetic. I no longer have to use energy shots or drink coffee throughout my workday- which is saving me time and money. I have lost over twenty pounds in eighty days without really trying- probably due to the fact that I am no longer eating a bunch of carbs and sugars in an effort to fight off the urge to nap in the afternoon. I love my CPAP machine!"
—Angela P.
"I have been extremely pleased with the driver support that I've received from PSS staff. PSS's level of support is a quality of professionalism that has helped keep me rolling, no matter where I am or where I'm headed. Drivers need that. PSS delivers. From start to finish, from my sleep-study through to regular follow-up, PSS has been extremely positive and helpful. Today, I am a better, safer driver who is more alert and focused. I have a lot more stamina and am able to now drive a full 11 hours without losing energy or alertness."
—Ken A.