The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) has announced the agenda for its Sleep Apnea & Trucking Conference on May 11-12 in Baltimore, Md. The meeting will gather key stakeholders and leaders in transportation safety and healthcare to provide information that addresses the complex, and sometimes controversial, issues involving sleep apnea that face the trucking industry.

The event, which is co-sponsored by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), will cover information about sleep apnea diagnosis, treatment and compliance and will include expert presentations on regulatory, medical, legal and management topics.

"The conference is a fact-filled day that includes perspectives from regulatory and research agencies, guidance on state medical exams, and real-life experiences from both companies and drivers facing the challenge of sleep apnea on a daily basis," said Ed Grandi, ASAA executive director.

"OOIDA is as concerned about safety as anyone in trucking, but the cost, effects on a drivers' livelihood, and the difference in resources available to the major companies compared to the little guy needs to be addressed," said Tom Weakley, director of operations, Owner-Operated Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).

The target audience for the Sleep Apnea & Trucking Conference is trucking company executives responsible for safety, operations, medical requirements and policy.

To view the program agenda, visit www.satc2010.org/preliminary-program-agenda.php.






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