FASTPORT Announces That Michelin North America, Inc. and Health in Transportation to Give CDL Health Scanner Apps to First 50 Transition Trucking 2023 Nominees
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 11, 2023 (Newswire.com) - FASTPORT and Health in Transportation announced that Michelin North America, Inc. would be giving each of the first 50 Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence nominees the CDL Health Scanner app as part of this year's award package.
"I would like to thank Michelin for sponsoring the app for this year's first 50 nominees. For 40 years, I've been working to help improve the health of drivers. Nearly 80% of disqualifications [that result from a DOT physical] are caused by high blood pressure, dangerous blood-sugar levels and OSA (sleep apnea). This app not only alerts drivers that they are in dangerous territory health-wise, but it also links them to specialty health coaches who can guide lifestyle changes that will transform their health situation", said Bob Perry, President of Health in Transportation.
"The CDL Health Scanner allows drivers to quickly scan key vitals using either their iPhone or Android device. The system utilizes the NuraLogix technology to measure Blood Pressure using transdermal optical imaging delivered via their smartphone camera. When combined with the driver's BMI data, the scanner can accurately provide details about risk factors like hypertension, type-2 diabetes and even sleep apnea," said FASTPORT President Brad Bentley.
The U.S Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes Program (HOH), Kenworth, and FASTPORT will award the new Signature Edition 100th Anniversary T680 truck to a deserving veteran who has entered the trucking industry during the previous year. The nomination period is open from now until July 31, 2023. Full criteria and online nomination package are available at https://www.transitiontrucking.org/nominate.
About FASTPORT
FASTPORT, Inc. is a software development company that builds partnerships and digital products to accelerate businesses and launch careers. Our people and technology interact with the most productive veteran hiring initiatives in the United States and have received multiple contracts from the US Air Force Small Business Innovative Research program. FASTPORT is also the U.S. Department of Labor's Industry Intermediary and a part of the Centers of Excellence to support apprenticeship development and sustainability. For more information, visit www.fastport.com or www.nationalapprenticeship.org.
About Michelin North America, Inc.
Michelin, the leading mobility company, is working with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing its clients' mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its customers' needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich travel and make them unique experiences. Bringing its expertise to new markets, the company is investing in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada. (michelinman.com)
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