Driver size..

Nonsense, there is NO reg that requires a sleep apnea test, EVERY carrier has different requirements.

 

i have never been questioned about sleep apnea, never been tested. the type of companies who require it you prob dont want to work for anyways. but if you have it the machine makes a huge difference.in quality of life.
but i am an owner op, its different. as long as my dr doesnt say anything about it i am not concerned.

 

may not be just yet. but it's defentily in the works. and being enforced by some companies.

 

Who said there's a "reg" that requires a sleep apnea test?
My point is that the industry is moving towards this and most major carriers will have company policies covering it.
The first thing they look at is bmi and/or neck size (over 18").
If you know a major carrier that does not have a sleep apnea policy for drivers - please tell us.

 

And again, there is NO reg and every carrier has different policies.

 

The list of those that don't is LARGER that the list that gives a #### about sleep apnea!

 

your whole problem there is "major carrier"

hes right it not lay yet, yes its coming and many are doing it ahead of time just like many have gone to eobr before they even know what will be required by law

 

Lay off caffeine, salt, tomato sauce foods a couple days and the day of before you take any tests too so that your blood pressure stays down.

 

Maybe..But O.P. don't count on that. I pull flats/steps 80% of the time;RGN and Conestoga 15% and dry-box 5%. I've put on 40lbs in the 8yrs I've been out heah..but then I used to be 6'2"..I'm 6'1" now. 285lbs.

As stated by other posters it all depends on the company if you will be tested for sleep apnea,as it is NOT as of yet mandatory. You may want to consider having the test done at some point though.

Don't let your weight now stop you man..Yes you can do it at your size now- Go For It and Good Luck.!!

 

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