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There seems to be a case of this going around and it appears to be getting worse. Who has been sent in for testing? How much are you really told about it? And, most importantly, where does our 'union' stand on this?
http://dotphysicaldoctor.com/commercial-driver-awareness-about-sleep-apnea-issue/
More information available here.There is currently no ruling by the FMCSA for sleep apnea screening on DOT physicals.
http://dotphysicaldoctor.com/commercial-driver-awareness-about-sleep-apnea-issue/
October 15, 2013: The sleep apnea bill was signed into law by the President. The law forbids the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from using guidance alone to address sleep apnea screening for drivers. It requires that if the agency take action regarding sleep apnea screening, that it do so via the formal rule-making process, and not guidance. Note: The law does not require that the FMCSA create a sleep apnea rule.