Jun 17, 2014 | Sleep and Driving
Unfortunately, it often takes a tragedy to illustrate the importance of an issue related to public safety. This was definitely the case this weekend when actor and comedian Tracy Morgan and several members of his inner circle were involved in a motor vehicle accident...
Aug 6, 2013 | Sleep and Driving
If you have ever had a teenager on your auto policy, you know that younger drivers are generally considered to be more likely to have an accident. While in the past, this understanding was based on research linking a driver’s age and amount of experience to their...
Apr 17, 2013 | Sleep Disorder
If you are one of the 18 million Americans with sleep apnea, you may be struggling to get the sleep you need each night and you may not even know why. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be a life threatening condition that often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Those...
Mar 13, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Articles
As a leading advocate for safe transportation through rested and alert commercial operators, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies...
Mar 11, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Disorder
Driver fatigue is a reality for many truckers, who frequently work outside the typical nine-to-five schedule. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports an estimated 16.5 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. involve a fatigued driver. Reduced...
