The NAFMP Pod

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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

  1. Project-61.org — NAFMP Solution Series

    12/04/2025

    Project-61.org — NAFMP Solution Series

    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 North American Fatigue Management Program’s (NAFMP) ongoing series, aiming to showcase various vendor solutions for fatigue management that motor carriers may consider. It's important to note that neither CVSA nor NAFMP endorses or recommends any specific product or service. The claims and system specifications of vendors have not been validated by CVSA or the NAFMP. Key Webinar Topics 00:02:22 Driver wellness is a key part of safety culture00:03:05 Attendees are directed to NAFMP.org for free resources00:04:40 Project 61 is named after the average life expectancy of a truck driver00:06:36 A driver's on-road heart attack story is shared00:09:49 Dr. Manera details his research into the trucking industry's health problem00:10:51 Driver health impacts safety, companies, and families00:14:55 Statistics show high rates of obesity, diabetes, and depression among drivers00:17:29 Poor health drives up business costs like insurance and turnover00:20:11 The core problem is an industry structure that makes health difficult00:21:44 Project 61 offers a free health program and community for drivers00:22:56 Program metrics show high engagement and weight loss success00:26:07 The impact of loneliness and isolation on driver health is discussed00:34:12 The organization is scaling the proven solution to all North American drivers00:38:13 The program focuses on three pillars: Movement, Nutrition, and Sleep00:42:04 A driver success story of improved health and reduced medication is shared00:45:02 Project 61 partners with carriers at no cost to support driver health00:51:33 The program also helps reduce musculoskeletal injuries and fatigue01:00:27 Nutrition strategy focuses on small, sustainable changes at truck stops01:08:49 Program sleep focus addresses behavior, not medical sleep apnea01:11:44 Successful driver engagement uses non-judgmental, family-focused messaging01:19:40 Rodolfo emphasizes that driver well-being must be a core culture value01:23:14 Dr. Manera encourages everyone to join the Project 61 health movement

    1h 26m

  2. 11/05/2025

    Fatiguefit - NAFMP Solutions Series

    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.  📁 Fatigue and Distraction Detection Technology Report by Australia's National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. KEY WEBINAR MOMENTS00:03:52 - Presenters sharing their location and time (Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia)00:04:00 - Discussion on managing fatigue rather than avoiding it00:04:40 - Australia's advanced fatigue management practices and regulations00:05:40 - Alternative compliance certification for motor carriers00:06:08 - Disclaimer about vendor endorsement and product verification00:07:25 - Overview of global trends in motor vehicle carrier operations00:08:20 - Evolution from policing model to proving compliance in fatigue regulation00:09:22 - Historical origins of hours of service regulations00:10:00 - Shift from catching violations to proving safety00:11:20 - Basic fatigue management tier and alternate compliance00:12:40 - Fatigue detection technologies and decision support systems00:14:40 - Use of AI tools for fatigue management00:15:40 - Australian companies driving up to 15.5 hours with alternate compliance00:16:40 - Principles of fatigue management programs00:18:00 - Understanding risk: likelihood and consequence00:19:00 - Three causes of fatigue error likelihood00:20:40 - ISO 31000 risk matrix for fatigue management00:21:40 - Legally permitted versus safe schedules matrix00:24:00 - Alternative compliance and exemptions in the US00:25:00 - Definition of work and working time arrangements00:26:40 - Australia's alternative compliance safety case process00:27:40 - Four domains of fatigue risk management00:29:00 - Introduction to Fatiguefit solution suite00:30:40 - Fatiguefit for Duty mobile app00:32:40 - 5-12 rule: minimum sleep requirements for fitness for duty00:35:40 - Shared responsibility approach between employers and employees00:38:00 - Addressing concerns about driver honesty in reporting sleep00:40:00 - Was It Fatiguefit incident investigation tool00:43:00 - Sleepfit sleep disorder screening tool00:45:20 - Importance of treating sleep disorders in truck drivers00:47:00 - Training modules for employees and managers00:48:40 - Policy builder tool00:50:40 - Fatigue risk management gap assessment00:53:00 - Q&A: Making business case for fatigue management programs00:56:00 - Q&A: Integration with wearable devices00:59:00 - Q&A: Training costs and scalability01:00:40 - Q&A: Detecting and recognizing fatigue in drivers01:05:00 - Q&A: AI-equipped driver-facing cameras01:07:00 - Q&A: Sleep disorders screening and treatment01:10:00 - Q&A: Driving after physical labor and circadian rhythm impacts01:13:00 - Q&A: Inferential logic bias in fatigue assessment01:14:40 - Q&A: Prophylactic napping and micro breaks01:16:20 - Q&A: Required sleep hours for full rest01:19:40 - Q&A: Starting fatigue management program from scratch01:22:00 - Q&A: Integration with existing driver-facing camera systems01:24:00 - Q&A: Integrating programs without disrupting productivity01:28:40 - Q&A: Advice for driver wellbeing over the road01:31:00 - Closing remarks and contact information

    1h 33m

  3. 10/01/2025

    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-AnalysisFMCSA: Driving When You Have Sleep ApneaEvaluation of Research on CMV Drivers with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea

    1h 32m

  4. 06/25/2025

    The Scheduling Puzzle: Sleep Science and Driver Fatigue

    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.

    1h 33m

  5. 05/14/2025

    Safety Culture: Transforming Fatigue Management from a Liability into a Competitive Advantage

    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.

    1h 23m

  6. 03/19/2025

    Conversation with 2018 IDEA Winner Herschel Evans

    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 Evans05:28 “There is nothing you can do to ruin my day while driving”07:35 I have seen firsthand the results of not being a safe driver09:00 Driving for long hours, must find opportunities to move and exercise10:20 The most beautiful and interesting places I’ve seen11:23 Where are you now?12:13 Routine for getting on the road for a long haul13:49 Never felt pressured by a carrier to keep going when tired16:03 There are no tricks: When you’re tired the only real solution is rest18:00 How technology affected Herschel’s schedule18:44 Planning the schedule19:50 Truck stop etiquette21:48 Most importance lesson to listening to your body22:49 Keys to wellness25:15 Selflessness and the trucking family network27:34 Prayer, love our neighbor, take care of each other30:15 Fatigue management embedded in the company’s safety culture31:35 Complacency on the same routes34:00 Countermeasure to fatigue34:43 Medical certificate and sleep obstructive apnea41:32 No reason to push a driver when needing rest42:56 Limit sodium and try to move when possible45:30 Go help somebody, enjoy your job, be safe on the highway, and relax

    46 min

  7. 02/12/2025

    Fueling Success: CMV Driver Nutrition, Statins and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

    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.

    1h 14m

  8. 01/15/2025

    Conversation with Polysomnographic Technologist and Sleep Specialist Andrew Holmes

    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 about it.

    1h 37m

  9. TRAILER

    Welcome!

    Host Rodolfo Giacoman welcomes you to the NAFMP Pod.

    1 min

Trailer

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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/

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