Get educated on sleep apnea, including how this highly treatable condition affects the transportation industry.

What Is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is defined as the cessation of breathing during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of sleep apnea, where the tissues in the back of the throat repetitively collapse during sleep, producing snoring and complete airway blockage. This blockage creates pauses in breathing that occur repeatedly every night. In severe cases, they can occur as frequently as every 30 seconds AND can last up to a full minute.

Sleep apnea is very common, particularly in the commercial operator population. Studies show that 28% of commercial operators may be afflicted by OSA. Primary risk factors include being male, overweight, and over the age of forty. Fortunately, quality of life and health benefits can be achieved with proper diagnosis and treatment.

Watch Webinar on Sleep Apnea and the Trucking Industry

Watch Webinar on CPAP Masks: Issues and Solutions

This presentation provides an overview of the various models and applications of ResMed-manufactured CPAP masks available on the market and attempts to address issues related specifically to CPAP users who are also commercial truck drivers.

Watch Webinar on DOT regulations that apply specifically to commercial drivers who are treated for sleep apnea.

Review Our Research Papers on Sleep Apnea and the Trucking Industry

· Non-Adherence with Employer-Mandated Sleep Apnea Treatment and Increased Risk of Serious Truck Crashes
· Employer-Mandated Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment and Healthcare Cost Savings among Truckers
The best time to START MITIGATING THE RISK of sleep apnea-related operator fatigue is now.