About Us
Our Story
For Sleep 180, our journey began with a simple idea: to fix the problems caused by fatigue for truck drivers. Dealing with strict driving rules took up a lot of time and energy, and so did calculating distances and finding rest stops. Travis Kennedy, our founder, spent many nights in frustration. He searched for parking spots and often settled for abandoned lots or off-ramps, which left his bed at noticeable angles. The repetitive process of setting up bedding, only to rearrange it at each stop, led him to question why a solution hadn’t been invented. After all, semi trucks are full of current technology, so why couldn’t there be a solution for better sleep?
Addressing the Root Cause
Travis’s firsthand experiences as a truck driver inspired the development of our mattress leveling system. He wanted to address the problem from a different angle; improve sleep quality instead of relying on methods for staying awake.
Our solution is aimed at giving truck drivers the comfort and rest they deserve. No longer do drivers have to rely on caffeine pills or energy drinks to fight fatigue. With Sleep 180, drivers can rest easy on the road at the touch of a button. It ensures they wake up refreshed and ready to start their day.
Our People
Travis Kennedy
Travis has 22 years of experience working as a long haul and regional truck driver. He has spent many uncomfortable nights sleeping in trucks. Often, he would pull off the highway after hours of driving. But, he would find the only parking spots left left his bed at uncomfortable angles. Travis discovered there were no products to help truck drivers sleep better, and this inspired him to create the Sleep 180 mattress leveling system.
Heidi Spring
Heidi has worked in the transportation industry for many years, she focuses on customer service, continuous improvement and quality management. Further, her goal for Sleep 180 is to impact safety on the road so all drivers and passengers get home safe.
Maurice Veldhuis
Maurice is a seasoned engineer with 30+ years of experience in electronic control systems. He began his career at BSM Agri LTD. in 1995. In 2005, he founded Temperonic LTD., specializing in cutting-edge agricultural engineering solutions. Maurice is a valued member of the Sleep 180 team, and his expertise drives the development of the Sleep 180 mattress leveling system. It ensures top technology for truck drivers’ comfort and safety.
Andrew Veldhuis
Andrew has a degree in management engineering from the University of Waterloo. He has a background in agricultural engineering, and he has honed his skills in hardware and software development. Skilled in several programming languages, Andrew is driven by his passion for automation and innovation. His goal at Sleep 180 is clear: to use his skills to improve both the system’s hardware and software, ensuring truck drivers on the road get their best rest.
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