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 Moments

01:57 The story of Dave Elniski
05:03 Beyond HOS compliance with a proactive fatigue management culture
07:41 Hesitation to report fatigue
09:20 Overlooked psychosocial stressors in trucking
13:00 Top-down commitment for safety
20:00 Leveraging technology and telematics data for fatigue KPIs
23:50 Demonstrating ROI of a fatigue management program (FMP)
30:17 FMP template at nafmp.org and other tools
33:04 Effective driver fatigue values coaching
36:58 HOS compliance and CVSA Learning resources
41:40 Compliance vs due diligence 
49:00 Obstructive sleep apnea webinar
56:55 Technology management effectiveness
60:00 The role of culture and personal health in fatigue
63:56 Are safety interventions effective?
68:00 Crash statistics accuracy
72:05 Dispatchers' familiarity with drivers
75:35 Personal conveyance and resources at CVSA Learning
80:00 Sleep study for CMV drivers and NAFMP Courses on Sleep Disorders
83:50 Why drivers must protect their driving record when pushed by carriers
87:48 Evidence of the impact of having an FMP
88:14 Studies that informed the current hours of service FMCSA Rules
89:05 Studies demonstrating that obstructive sleep apnea contributes to drivers' fatigue:

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Risk of Motor Vehicle Crash: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
• FMCSA: Driving When You Have Sleep Apnea
• Evaluation of Research on CMV Drivers with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea