Wal Mart cell phone policy

Maybe changed on your pilot program. We had a driver stepped for using the cell phone on the yard within the past 6 weeks

 

dam u must be a cullman driver

 

Not Cullman … But don't want to say where. Been at a total of two DC's for 24+ years

 

Alot of companies are going to this no cell phone even if handz free

 

That is what WM tried at first. Drivers went into full revolt. Then the policy became "Use the phone as little as possible," and the driver decided what that was until there was an accident … then the company decided if they agreed with the driver's opinion. If WM decided that the driver wasn't complying with the policy, he was in deep dodo. The driver's then wanted it more defined … so the above mentioned, but very inflexible policy.

 

me two 18 years two DC

 

Good idea, mustang970!!!

 

The official start date for using only certified examiners starts May 21st. Check out this link; http://www.dotmedicalexam.com/blog/DOT+Medical+exam.aspx ...Wal Mart and a few other companies are instituting this early to get everyting in place to prevent driver shortages if they wait till the last minute. Good advice for wal mart and really all drivers...don't wait till the last minute to get your physicals. There will be a shortage or back up in examiners. Get ready I can assure you
this is coming down eventually from the govt.

For wal mart drivers; A 17 inch neck is an automatic exam....a bmi over 30 or 34(to be determined by examiner based on BP readings) is a sleep exam. You have 30 days to get the first test and get any follow up tests needed. You must have letters from the testing facility and your family doctor attesting that you are being monitored and you must submit electronic monitor readings from your C-PAP showing you are using it nightly(even on days off) to both the physician and the company.

If you would like to determine your bmi;

Formula: weight (lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703

Calculate BMI by dividing weight in pounds (lbs) by height in inches (in) squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703.​

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Example: Weight = 150 lbs, Height = 5'5" (65")
Calculation: [150 ÷ (65)2] x 703 = 24.96​

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Hope this clears things up

We have not gotten a definitive answer about how this will affect or be used on new hires. These sleep tests are not cheap. If the trucking companies will not help pay for them...a lot of drivers may not be able to afford to apply for jobs

 

Chewey, Don't know where you are getting your information, but I know several drivers that have taken a physical within the last 2 months that have necks over 17" and bmi over 30 and did not take a sleep apnea test, one was only two weeks ago. They were asked about their sleep habits and if they were tired and sleepy during the day. These are DOT certified doctors doing the exams. They were not required to get a sleep test, but it was noted on their physical that they fit the general physical description of having sleep apnea. I have not seen anything in writing from Walmart that if your neck is over 17 or BMI over 30 that you will be required to have sleep apnea test. If you have this information in writing then please share it with us.

 

I think it varies from Doc to Doc. I know the one that we use has been sending drivers like crazy for sleep studies.