Driver Fatigue and Wellness (CMV Driver Training)
$25.00
Fatigue is one of the biggest threats to professional drivers, and this course gives you the tools to recognize it, prevent it, and manage it. You’ll learn how fatigue affects drivers both physically and mentally, how your health and lifestyle choices can reduce the risks, and why even your home life plays a role in keeping you alert and safe behind the wheel. By the end, you’ll understand not only the dangers of fatigue but also the practical steps to stay sharp, compliant, and in control on the road.
Who should take this course? Any CMV driver or CDL holder
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 30 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Fatigue and Wellness Course:
- Understand how fatigue impacts drivers and the risks it creates on the road
- Recognize the difference between physical and mental fatigue—and their warning signs
- Learn how proper health, nutrition, and rest can prevent fatigue
- Discover how managing your home life and stress levels supports alert, safe driving
Description
Fatigue doesn’t just make you tired, it puts your safety, your job, and the lives of others at risk. In this course, you’ll uncover how fatigue truly impacts drivers on the road, the difference between physical and mental fatigue, and how both can quietly erode your focus. You’ll also learn how prioritizing your health can stop fatigue before it starts, and why the way you manage your home life can be just as important as the choices you make behind the wheel.
Topics include:
- Introduction
- FMCSA and Fatigue
- Fatigue and Impacting Details
- Fatigue Risks by Driving Type
- Personal Health
- Employee Assistance Programs: Confidential Support for Drivers
- Wellness and Safety
- Taking Care of Home on the Road
- Talking Fatigue with a Truck Expert
- Conclusion
