Episode #36
96% of Drivers Stay on Treatment. Here's How | Dr. Heidi Riney, Knox Health | Ep. 36
The national average for drivers staying on sleep apnea treatment after two years? 23%. Knox Health's number? 96%. In this episode of Fit Drivers, Bob sits down with Dr. Heidi Riney, Chief Medical Director at Knox Health, to break down why sleep is one of the most overlooked and most impactful health interventions in trucking — and how Knox has built a model that removes nearly every barrier standing between a driver and a good night's sleep. From home sleep testing shipped directly to wherever a driver is on the road, to telemedicine visits with physicians licensed in all 50 states, to a dedicated acclimation team that calls drivers every single day if that's what it takes — Knox Health has cracked the code on driver sleep care that actually sticks. We also cover how treating sleep apnea creates a positive domino effect on blood pressure, diabetes, energy, food choices, and overall quality of life — and why one Knox client's healthcare claims dropped so dramatically after rolling out the program that they asked: why are we only doing this with regulated drivers? The worst option is doing nothing at all. noxhealth.com Thank you to our sponsor, Tenstreet — your all-in-one command center for everything driver management, helping carriers recruit, onboard, and retain drivers smarter, all in one place. tenstreet.com #fitdrivers #knoxhealth #truckerhealth #sleepapnea #cdllife #truckingindustry #driverretention #DOTphysical #keepamericamoving #tenstreet #hrleaders #fleetmanagement #driversafety #sleephealth
