The NAFMP Pod
The NAFMP Pod is the official podcast of the North American Fatigue Management Program. Listen to conversations about managing driver fatigue with professional drivers, motor carriers, solution providers and other fatigue management experts. The NAFMP Pod is produced by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) and sponsored ad-free by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Transport Canada. You may contact the host, CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman at https://nafmp.org/contact/
Episodes
Listen to workplace fatigue expert Neil Clark, founder and CEO of IHF Digital, for a presentation on BaselineNC, a real-time workplace fatigue monitoring wearable with a focus on biometric data accuracy. By tracking shift patterns, BaselineNC helps companies protect their workforce, optimize schedules and drive stronger organizational performance.
This webinar is part of the North American Fatigue Management Program's (NAFMP) ongoin...
Building on the clinical framework established in part one (May 29) of this two-part series, this episode explored the highest-impact lifestyle levers to improve the key biomarkers that mitigate mortality risk, with a focus on VO2 max. Learn how to implement sustainable changes that address the unique occupational challenges faced by CMV drivers. This episode is part of the North American Fatigue Management Program’s (NAFMP) ...
The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and nine other major medical associations issued updated guidelines for managing cardiovascular risk. In our two-part series, this episode examined the leading causes of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver mortality, key biomarkers for assessing risk and the latest clinical therapies. Join us on June 10 for part two, which focuses on lifestyle levers to optimize these...
Listen to Ross Reynolds, inaugural winner of CVSA's International Driver Excellence Award, for a conversation with CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman as they reflect on his legendary 40-year career with XPO. Fresh off retirement, "Coach" Reynolds shares the safety philosophies, fatigue management strategies, and mentorship techniques behind his over 4 million crash-free miles and his dedication to training the next...
Listen to Predictive Safety Chief Operating Officer Jeff Sease, Lytx Enterprise Senior Customer Success Manager Kevin Cho and Delta Air Lines Regional Manager of Onboard Services Safety and Security Rachelle Allen to learn how combining Lytx's event-driven insights with AlertMeter's cognitive readiness data, Delta Air Lines onboard services has established a proven framework for reducing alertness-related risk and improving overall...
Listen to Netradyne Director of Product Management Philippe Riche to learn how Netradyne uses a dedicated in-cab driver monitoring system sensor to track eye closure, blinking and head movement to catch the earliest signs of fatigue, even at night and through most sunglasses.
When early signs of fatigue are detected, the system delivers in-cab audio alerts and features video and data in the Netradyne portal so safety teams can...
Watch Dr. Mark Manera to learn about how Project 61 is helping drivers enjoy longer, healthier lives by shining a light on a crisis and showing solidarity with the workforce that keeps our nation moving. Take part in their 61-day challenges to spread awareness, inspire healthier habits, and fight for a better future for drivers everywhere. CVSA Fatigue Management Rodolfo Giacoman hosted this webinar.
This webinar is part of the Nort...
Watch renowned sleep and fatigue Professor Drew Dawson of the Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University in Wayville, Australia and Sleepfit CEO Steven Perlen to learn how Fatiguefit, a digital fatigue risk management solution for motor carriers, may reduce risk, increase compliance and save lives. CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman hosted the webinar.
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 Moment...
Recent National Transportation Safety Board investigations revealed the impact of irregular schedules. Watch this webinar to learn practical applications of sleep science to scheduling and staffing. Understand how sleep architecture, circadian rhythm, sleep pressure and brain wave speeds affect a driver’s alertness to prevent crashes and maximize productivity.
Learn how to foster a safety culture where drivers feel supported, recognize the signs of fatigue, and take appropriate action to prevent crashes and low performance. This webinar covered the foundational elements of building an effective safety culture – accountability, behavior and communication.
2018 International Driver Excellence Award (IDEA) winner and America’s Road Team Captain Herschel Evans and CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman had a conversation about Evans’ commercial motor vehicle driving philosophy and fatigue management strategies that have contributed to his success.
Key Conversation Moments
03:36 The Story of Herschel Evans
05:28 “There is nothing you can do to ruin my day...
Explored the role of nutrition and the potential use of statins and GLP-1 receptor agonists in the health and well-being of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Learn how nutrition can enhance driver safety, reduce fatigue and improve fleet efficiency – and when medicine may help.
Andrew Holmes is a registered polysomnographic technologist and renowned sleep specialist with 20 years of expertise in sleep education, diagnostics and therapeutic solutions. Join him and CVSA Fatigue Management Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman for a conversation about how poor-quality sleep leads to slower reaction times, impaired decision-making and decreased alertness. And most importantly, what drivers and motor carriers can do abo...
Host Rodolfo Giacoman welcomes you to the NAFMP Pod.
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