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November 1–7, 2026 · Free Kit Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®

Don’t Drive Drowsy: Fatigue Prevention for Every Driver on Your Team

The clocks fell back. Your drivers’ alertness may have too. Get the free kit that helps fleet managers spot fatigue, set policy, and stay on the right side of Hours of Service.

Download the Free Fatigue Risk Management Kit

Darkness Moved Into the Workday

Sunset moved into the hours when the fleet is still working. A route that finished in daylight on Friday finishes in the dark on Monday. Visibility drops, and drivers are operating in conditions they handled in full light a week earlier. That exposure is real whether or not anyone lost sleep.

The body adjusts slower than the clock. For several days, alertness runs offset from the new local time, and the afternoon dip can land somewhere unfamiliar in a shift. Fatigue is also hard to judge from the inside. A driver deciding whether they’re too tired to continue is making that call with the faculty most affected.

The Fatigue Risk Management Kit is built for fleet managers, safety directors, and supervisors responsible for every driver on the team, from the company sedan to the commercial cab.

Warning signs you can brief, including drifting, missed exits, and arriving with no memory of the last few miles.
A stop decision that is supported, stated in advance so pulling over doesn’t feel like it will count against them.
Hours of Service on one page, so CMV schedules have margin instead of pressure a tired driver is left to absorb.

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What’s Inside the Kit

Four ready-to-use tools for every driver on your team, from the company sedan to the commercial cab.

Assess · Warning Signs

Driver Fatigue Risk Assessment

Warning signs to watch for in yourself and others, a pre-trip fatigue check, and clear guidance on when to pull over or reassign a trip.

Policy · Template

Fatigue Management Policy Template

A fill-in-the-blank policy for general fleets covering duty hours, mandatory rest, reporting expectations, and no-retaliation language.

HOS · Quick Reference

FMCSA Hours of Service Quick Reference

Current HOS limits for property- and passenger-carrying drivers, rest break rules, and ELD logging basics on a single page.

Document · Incident Form

Drowsy Driving Incident Documentation Template

A step-by-step form for recording fatigue-related near-misses and incidents, from hours of sleep to corrective action.

Start with the routes that now finish in the dark. That list is where this kit should start.

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Why Fleet and Safety Leaders Are Downloading This

Spot drowsy drivers before they get behind the wheel.
Build a fatigue policy that fits your fleet in one sitting.
Keep CMV operators aligned with FMCSA Hours of Service.
Document fatigue incidents the right way, every time.

A Quick Reality Check

Opening a window, turning the radio up, and drinking coffee can briefly increase arousal. They don’t replace sleep. A short rest stop, somewhere safe and legal, is the countermeasure that works mid-route. This kit puts that expectation in writing before the week starts, not after an incident.

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From the Atlantic Training Resource Desk

More Resources for Alert Drivers

National Sleep Foundation

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week®

The official home of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, with NSF’s latest survey data and prevention tips.

Visit resource NHTSA

Drowsy Driving

Federal crash data and safety guidance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Visit resource FMCSA

Fatigued Driving

Hours of Service rules and fatigue resources for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Visit resource Atlantic Training

Resource Hub

Free checklists, guides, and tools for safety managers, HR teams, and fleet leaders.

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FAQ

Drowsy Driving Prevention: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week?

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® is an annual awareness week led by the National Sleep Foundation that encourages drivers to get enough sleep before getting behind the wheel. In 2026, it runs November 1 through 7. Employers can use the week to review fatigue policies, train drivers on warning signs, and remind teams to put sleep first.

Does the end of Daylight Saving Time make drowsy driving worse?

The end of Daylight Saving Time can disrupt sleep routines for several days and moves many evening commutes into darkness. Both can make drivers less alert than usual. The effect is generally milder than the spring time change, but it’s still a timely reason to check in with drivers about rest and fatigue.

What are the warning signs of drowsy driving?

Common warning signs include frequent yawning or blinking, trouble keeping your eyes open, drifting from your lane, hitting rumble strips, missing exits, and not remembering the last few miles. Any of these signs means the driver should pull over at a safe location and rest. Caffeine and loud music don’t replace sleep.

What are the FMCSA Hours of Service limits for truck drivers?

Property-carrying CMV drivers may drive up to 11 hours after 10 consecutive hours off duty and may not drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty. They must take a 30-minute break after 8 cumulative hours of driving. Weekly limits are 60 hours in 7 days or 70 hours in 8 days. Always confirm current rules at fmcsa.dot.gov.

Do employers need a fatigue management policy for drivers who aren’t CMV operators?

Not by a single federal rule, but the obligation doesn’t disappear. No specific regulation requires a fatigue management policy for non-CMV drivers. Employers are still responsible for providing a safe workplace under OSHA’s General Duty Clause, and that includes employees who drive as part of their job.

A tired driver can’t make a good call about being tired.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week runs November 1–7, 2026. Use it to brief your drivers, check the routes finishing after dark, and put a stop policy in writing before someone has to guess.

If they’re too drowsy to continue, the right move is to stop.