Conversation with AMTA Industry Advisor Dave Elniski

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 Moments01:57 The story of Dave Elniski05:03 Beyond HOS compliance with a proactive fatigue management culture07:41 Hesitation to report fatigue09:20 Overlooked psychosocial stressors in trucking13:00 Top-down commitment for safety20:00 Leveraging technology and telematics data for fatigue KPIs23:50 Demonstrating ROI of a fatigue management program (FMP)30:17 FMP template at nafmp.org and other tools33:04 Effective driver fatigue values coaching36:58 HOS compliance and CVSA Learning resources41:40 Compliance vs due diligence 49:00 Obstructive sleep apnea webinar56:55 Technology management effectiveness60:00 The role of culture and personal health in fatigue63:56 Are safety interventions effective?68:00 Crash statistics accuracy72:05 Dispatchers' familiarity with drivers75:35 Personal conveyance and resources at CVSA Learning80:00 Sleep study for CMV drivers and NAFMP Courses on Sleep Disorders83:50 Why drivers must protect their driving record when pushed by carriers87:48 Evidence of the impact of having an FMP88:14 Studies that informed the current hours of service FMCSA Rules89:05 Studies demonstrating that obstructive sleep apnea contributes to drivers' fatigue:Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash: Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisFMCSA: Driving When You Have Sleep ApneaEvaluation of Research on CMV Drivers with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea