Supporting Driver Hours-of-Service Compliance, Alertness and Productivity Through a Mutually Beneficial Partnership with Shippers, Receivers and Brokers

The North American Fatigue Management Program recommends enlisting the support of shippers, receivers and brokers to foster a team approach to drivers’ hours-of-service compliance and improved driver alertness. During this session, CVSA Fatigue Management Program Specialist Rodolfo Giacoman, CVSA Hazardous Materials Specialist Katie Morton and J.J. Keller Senior Editor – Transport Management Mark Schedler reviewed fatigue fundamentals, hours-of-service rules and challenges, and fatigue management solutions. They also went over selected guidelines from the code of ethics established by the Truckload Carriers Association and the National Industrial Transport League that may increase mutual understanding and cooperation.