Sleep Apnea

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by getnitdone, Aug 8, 2017.

  1. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    Give it some time, the doughnut companies will be held responsible for selling the fat cops the donuts to begin with.

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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  3. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    Where did you hear that the companies get a kickback?
     
  4. Firefox173424

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    I was rejected by a DOT physician for refusing to fill out the Sleep Apnea questionare!!!!
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    I was just refused a DOT physical by Mercy Occupational Health in Urbana, OH and Springfield, OH. I was denied because I refused to answer the Sleep Apnea questionnaire. President Trump nixed DOT doctors from asking questions or screening DOT drivers for Sleep Apnea on August 8th, 2017. Yet, these bullies have refused to follow direct orders by POTUS and are still screening for Sleep Apnea! If you are in a safety sensitive function such as a truck driver, you are NOT rqui...

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    The Trump administration announces it will not require truck drivers and train operators to get tested for sleep apnea, a disorder that can cause day time…

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  5. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    Maybe the doctor won't sign off on your physical if you won't give him all your medical information. I would do the same thing if I were a doctor doing a dot physical, to certify you as healthy enough to drive a commercial vehicle. What if the dr certified you without the sleep apnea and you fell asleep, crashed and killed a car load of people.....you don't think the family would sue the dr. and not win millions of dollars.

    There are millions of dollars at risk.....are you going to assume that risk? Will the family lawyers be able to get 5 million dollars from you for killing the family?

    CDL drivers need to understand that no reputable dr. wants to get sued for millions of dollars because the driver refuses to disclose their health history......do you think any dr. would be that stupid?
     
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