CTA Requests Carrier Feedback on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

In 2009, CTA formed a working group with the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA) to examine the potential impact to the Canadian trucking industry of the development in the US of mandatory sleep apnea screening, testing and treatment of commercial drivers.  An essential part of the process in developing a work plan to address this possible mandate is gauging the awareness and scope of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) among CTA carrier members. 

OSA is the most common type of sleep apnea, and has been found to contribute to driver fatigue, driver sleepiness and accidents.  Accurate carrier feedback on OSA is essential to developing an effective strategy to address possible US regulations.

CTA encourages its carrier members to provide their feedback regarding this issue by completing the Obstructive Sleep Apnea Survey by March 26th. Details of the survey can be obtained by CTA members through their Provincial Trucking Associations.