Federal regulatory and safety officials will anchor a national discussion on fatigue prevention this fall as the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) hosts its 2026 Drowsy Driving Forum at the National Press Club.

NSF revealed that the October 29 event's Leadership Panel will host transportation executives: 

• Jonathan Morrison, administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
• Thomas Chapman, board member, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
• John Bozzella, president and CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation

The panel moderator will be Mark Rosekind, NSF board chair, former NHTSA administrator, and former NTSB member.

The leadership panel will examine national regulatory priorities and strategies to minimize sleepiness-related crashes across U.S. highways.

"Addressing drowsy driving requires leadership across disciplines and sectors," Rosekind said. "The National Sleep Foundation is establishing a Forum that brings together leaders with diverse expertise to share perspectives and identify practical actions to improve roadway safety."

A second expert panel will focus on newly released NSF research. During this session, the foundation will unveil its 2026 Drowsy Driving Survey, presenting updated data on driver attitudes, behaviors, and sleep-deprived operation.

"By convening leaders from across government, research, health care, and industry, the National Sleep Foundation is establishing a forum that moves beyond awareness to drive meaningful dialogue and action," John Lopos, CEO of NSF, said.

The event takes place October 29 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Registration is complimentary for industry executives and safety stakeholders.

What this means for the trucking industry

Commercial motor vehicle operations are heavily impacted by both drowsy driving and policies to minimize driver fatigue. The event gives regulators an opportunity to communicate their plans and priorities.