SleepSafe® Drivers’ Adrian Knight to Speak at the NTTC’s Tank Truck Safety & Security Council About Sleep Apnea and the Transportation Workforce

Lenexa, KS, June 10, 2015 --(PR.com)-- SleepSafe Drivers, as one of the nations leading OSA solutions in the transportation industry and other high-risk related jobs, was once again chosen to discuss sleep apnea and answer industry specific questions related to OSA and its effects on drivers. The National Tank Truck Carriers invited SleepSafe Drivers’ SVP of Operations, Adrian Knight, RRT to participate in their Safety and Security Council meeting.

Mr. Knight will cover the following topics:

Basic Facts: Sleep Apnea and Transportation
Diagnosis & Treatment of Sleep Apnea
Regulatory status
Health Care & Operational Savings
Goals of an OSA Program for your Fleet
Sleep “Apathy” is bad for business

“We are very excited to speak to this prestigious group about this health epidemic that affects millions of Americans,” said Dr. Alan Lankford, Chief Scientific Officer at SleepSafe Drivers. “Safety within the transportation industry has been placed in the national media spotlight and it’s important to share information about ways to enhance the health and livelihood of drivers and that industry as a whole. There are viable sleep apnea programs at their fingertips. It’s time that the condition be destygmatized.”

A patient-focused education program on sleep-disordered breathing can drive improved health-care outcomes while reducing medical expenses. Not only does treatment have an immediate positive effect on the sleep apnea sufferer, in one two-year study, by using the SleepSafe Driver Program, JB Hunt documented: 53% reduction in accidents, 55% reduction in hard braking and 56% reduction in medical costs.

The presentation will be on June 11th at 2:45pm at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans LA.

For more information about SleepSafe Drivers, visit http://www.sleepsafedrivers.com.

About SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Started back in 2007, SleepSafe™ Drivers offers a complete turnkey Sleep Apnea testing and treatment program for the Transportation industry, especially for employees in risk-sensitive positions or with challenging work schedules. With national coverage, the program allows for easy diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea in a confidential, convenient and cost effective manner. The management team at SleepSafe Drivers has unparalleled experience in home sleep testing, high-compliance treatment products and protocols, and a strong network with the nation's leading sleep labs, sleep physicians, and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers. The SleepSafe Drivers’ program is logistically efficient and effective and focuses on minimizing downtime while delivering 96%+ compliance in PAP Therapy.

About National Tank Truck Carriers
National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc. has represented the tank truck industry before Congress and various federal agencies since 1945. The NTTC's mission is to champion safety and success in the tank truck community and the people we serve. NTTC's membership consists of approximately 240 carriers that specialize in bulk transportation services by cargo tank throughout North America. Additionally, the association represents over 300 associate members that include cargo tank repair facilities, tractor manufacturers, tank trailer manufacturers, and other related tank truck equipment and services.