CDME Module 1: Overview-September 21, 2015 (with MCSAC)

September 21, 2015 (with MCSAC)

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and Medical Review Board (MRB) held a meeting in September 2015. The meeting was open to the public and chaired by Col. Scott Hernandez. The attendees included committee members, representatives from various organizations, and government officials. The minutes of previous meetings were approved, and several presentations were given on driver health, wellness programs for commercial motor vehicle drivers, and wellness pilot programs for owner-operated independent drivers. Discussions were held on topics such as driver exercise, meal planning, stress management, and training. Public comments were also made on various issues, including the role of health coaches, the need for driver education on drug and alcohol abuse, and the importance of driver wellness in reducing accidents and fatigue. The committees deliberated on Task 15-3, which focused on improving the health and wellness of commercial motor vehicle drivers. Various suggestions were made, including the need for long-term culture change, accessible resources for drivers, and the involvement of family members and employers in promoting driver wellness. The meeting adjourned with a certification of the accuracy and completeness of the minutes.

Keywords

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee

meeting

driver health

wellness programs

owner-operated independent drivers

driver exercise

meal planning

stress management

driver wellness