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As a commercial driver, you know the dangers of sleep deprivation on the road. Good sleep plays a vital role in keeping you alert and safe on the job. So, if you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s important to discuss these problems with your family and doctor.
Most sleep problems...
Sleep apnea not only causes problems on the roads for commercial motor vehicle drivers, it also leads to an increase in blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease – the nation’s number one killer. Studies suggest that people with sleep apnea are twice as likely to have high blood...
Heavy snoring ... pauses in breathing, then gasps for air. Sound familiar? As many as 18 million Americans (including many commercial truck and motorcoach drivers) experience these symptoms while sleeping—signs of a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder called sleep apnea. Yet many...
Loud snoring on a nightly basis is nothing to joke about. Chances are snoring frequently disturbs your sleep as well as the sleep of others in the household, who, because of their interrupted sleep, may be prone to feeling sleepy during the day. But more importantly, while most snoring is...
Basic Plan for Drivers to Improve Motorcoach Passenger Safety Awareness
This booklet provides information and guidance to motorcoach drivers who have the challenge of understanding and properly handling complex mechanical devices, technologies, and safety related systems. Each section of this booklet concludes with important summary points. Always refer to the...
Exiting Emergency Window with Pull Handle Brochure
Exiting Emergency Window with Lift Handle Brochure
Passenger Carrier Pre-Trip Safety Poster - 18x24
Passenger Carrier Pre-Trip Safety Poster - Letter Size