DOT physical mandatory body fat test?

There has been some discussion about requiring those who have a high body fat index (BMI) to have a sleep apnea test at their expense. To my knowledge, there has yet to be an actual law or regulation which requires it. At some point the feds could tie your ability to drive with your weight. For those who are fat or over weight, now would be a good time to start getting in shape and changing your eating habits. I don't see how some can do their job with all the weight they are carrying around. If you lose weight and change your eating habits you could avoid or reduce your chances of having health related issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

 

More truck driver Drivel!

 

call the u.s. marshalls on him !!!!

 

The U.S. Marshmallows?

 

ok !!!!!!!!!!!

 

nope sorry, this is not true..just 3 weeks ago i went to Concentra and i got nothing new regarding that, but last year I DID get a sleep apnea questionnaire..this years DOT physical did not have that sleep apnea questionnaire...and what better place to be kept up to date on DOT stuff but Concentra..???


nope, your information is not correct....

 

If it is not law and companies are doing it. What happens if someone refuses to take the sleep test? Does it show up on DAC?

 

Baz, were you officially hired OR were you hired based on the outcome of the driver physical?

It makes a huge difference.

 

Drop the fruit. It's unnecessary sugar.

 

Muscle can never weigh more than fat. A pound, is a pound, is a pound. There are tests out there that can accurately determine your bodyfat, muscle mass, and bone mass. A test such as the DEXA can even show you right/left imbalances.