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Important Notice Regarding Trinity Manufactured MC 331 Tanks

This notice is to inform you of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Special Permit (SP) 1-1-689, issued by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), to Trinity Industries. The SP allows the continued use in transportation of DOT specification MC 331 cargo tanks...

Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea

A study conducted by the University of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Transportation Research Institute of the American Trucking Associations found that almost one-third (28 percent) of commercial truck drivers have mild to...

Sleep Diary

Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel tired during the day? Many Americans have sleep problems and often don't realize that these problems can be managed. To help identify what may be affecting your ability to get good sleep, record your sleep habits and experiences in this Sleep Diary...

Facts about Sleep Apnea

OverviewSleep apnea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition.Sleep apnea causes pauses in breathing during sleep, and robs its sufferers of the good, quality sleep needed to be fully alert during the rest of the day.Sleep apnea often goes unrecognized and untreated.Left untreated, sleep...

Drowsy Driving Quiz

Are you at risk for falling asleep behind the wheel?

Take this simple quiz and find out. Just circle “True” or “False” for each of the following statements, and check your answers on the second page:

There is no relationship between one’s sleep and work schedule and risk of being involved in a...

Recognize the Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Get on the Road to Better Health

This presentation outlines the following:

The importance and benefits of sleepSleep deprivation and its consequencesThe prevalence, symptoms, and treatments for major sleep problems/disordersTips for healthy sleepInformation on sleep apnea and ...

How Is Your Sleep?

Self-Assessment Steps

Check if any of the following apply to you:

Snore loudlyYou or others have observed that you stop breathing or gasp for breath during sleepFeel sleepy or doze off while watching TV, reading, driving, or engaged in daily activitiesHave difficulty sleeping three nights per...