Drivers who come in to my office for a DOT physical exam often ask: “Why do I need a sleep study? DOT doesn’t require it.” So here is the information a driver needs to know regarding if you need a sleep study or not: The FMCSA states that DOT medical examiners should follow “best practice” […]
SLEEP APNEA SCREENING ISSUES AFFECT COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
Sleep apnea screening is a much misunderstood issue in the world of DOT medical certification.
Wiser is better. Stay informed, and choose your DOT medical examiner wisely.
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Commercial Drivers Can Manage Sleep Apnea And Maintain Their CDL
This is Part 5 of a 5-part series on Sleep Apnea Affecting CDL Medical Certification: Part 1 – Can A DOT Medical Examiner Refuse You A Medical Card Unless You Have A Sleep Study Done? Part 2 – DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place? […]
OSA: How To Know If You Have It
This is Part 4 of a 5-part series on Sleep Apnea Affecting CDL Medical Certification: Part 1 – Can A DOT Medical Examiner Refuse You A Medical Card Unless You Have A Sleep Study Done? Part 2 – DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place? […]
Commercial Driver Awareness About The Sleep Apnea Issue
This is Part 3 of a 5-part series on Sleep Apnea Affecting CDL Medical Certification: Part 1 – Can A DOT Medical Examiner Refuse You A Medical Card Unless You Have A Sleep Study Done? Part 2 – DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place? […]
DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And A Hard Place?
This is Part 2 of a 5-part series on Sleep Apnea Affecting CDL Medical Certification: Part 1 – Can A DOT Medical Examiner Refuse You A Medical Card Unless You Have A Sleep Study Done? Part 2 [You Are HERE] – DOT Physical And Sleep Apnea Testing: Are Medical Examiners Caught Between A Rock And […]