Marten Transport has implemented a fatigue management program that will test new drivers during the orientation process. The program, in partnership with Fusion Sleep, will start at Marten's Tucker, Ga., terminal with plans to expand in the coming months.


The program helps identify risk factors in sleep disorders and apnea and provides immediate treatment at no cost to drivers.

As newly recruited drivers begin their on-boarding process, Marten and Fusion Sleep have integrated a sleep medical review and sleep testing process within new-hire orientation and DOT physical exams so that the general flow is not interrupted.

According to Jeffrey Durmer, chief medical director of Fusion Sleep, many drivers do not realize they have sleep issues until they are tested. "We've seen many, many drivers who thought they were fine but were identified as having a sleep issue, received treatment and are amazed at how much better they feel when they're treated," says Durmer. "Marten is definitely ahead of the curve in implementing a full sleep disorder program."

Marten Transport expects to expand to other terminals in January.