My Sleep Test Adventure

There are 4 new standards , this is info from these doctors so if it's not right PLEASE Let me know .

The standards are ;

1 Belt line more than 36 inches
2 Neck measurement more than 17 inches
3 Body mass index
4 Blood pressure meds

Any one of the 4 can trip the sleep test .

 

This company is different in they are small , Only 7 drivers . But are owned by Old Castle materials , huge . This is also a problem being as they are up for sale ( Crane Rental Company ) so the job might not last long anyway .

 

These are the rules that are being used against me and I believe every other driver before long . These are pretty broad and loosely worded to cover what I'm in the middle of . A lawyer could have a field day with this .

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/medical.htm

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety-security/sleep-apnea/industry/commercial-drivers.aspx


Are You At Risk for Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes, but there are certain factors that put you at higher risk:

• A family history of sleep apnea
• Being overweight
• A large neck size (17 inches or greater for men, 16 inches or greater for women)
• Being age 40 or older
• Having a small upper airway
• Having a recessed chin, small jaw or a large overbite
• Smoking and alcohol use
• Ethnicity

What should a CMV driver do after learning that they have sleep apnea?
Each state sets its own medical standards for driving a commercial motor vehicle in intrastate commerce. Many States have adopted the medical regulations found under Section 391.41(b)(5) of the FMCSRs and have determined that sleep apnea is a disqualifying condition. Each State has the jurisdictional authority to suspend a CDL if a person has sleep apnea. Medical examiners and CMV drivers should check with their Department of Motor Vehicles for more information about medical standards in their State.

What level of sleep apnea (mild, moderate, severe) disqualifies a CMV driver?
The disqualifying level of sleep apnea is moderate to severe, which interferes with safe driving. The medical examiner must qualify and determine a driver's medical fitness for duty.
What are the obligations of a motor carrier concerning an employee with sleep apnea?
A motor carrier may not require or permit a driver to operate a CMV if the driver has a condition, including sleep apnea, that would affect his or her ability to safely operate the vehicle.