Sleep apnea affects around 4% of the general population, but when it comes to truck drivers it affects about 35% of them. There are three types of sleep apnea, central sleep apnea (CSA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA is the type of sleep apnea truckers suffer from the most making it tricky to stay alert when behind the wheel. Some symptoms include diabetes, poor memory, and excessive daytime sleepiness.
Make sure you check with your doctor if you find you are having some of these symptoms. There are treatments to help with sleep apnea and help you stay more alert when out on the road, click the link below to find out more about this condition and some ways to treat it.