Yellow | Dot Physical

You can get a 2nd opinion as long as you don't start doctor shopping getting a bunch of physicals.
You are correct. I didnt think so, based off my employer's rules, but I looked it up. Sorry for my hasty No.
.http://www.landlinemag.com/story.aspx?storyid=64742#.XKvmeRkpAwA

Horan explained what the FMCSA does when two medical opinions exist for a driver.

“When we get two records on one particular driver, we have the capability of pulling the long form from both medical examiners and look at the long forms back-to-back. If they’re identical, if you have a doctor that lets you have a six-month, one-year, or two-year card, that card is good,” he said. “That card would be the card of record.”

The latest word on sleep apnea
According to a bill passed by Congress and signed into law in October 2013, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shall not issue guidance to medical examiners on sleep apnea or advance an apnea restriction without first going through a full rulemaking process that includes a public comment period.

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(From that same article)

Some examiners have run roughshod over drivers on the issue of sleep apnea, insisting that apnea testing is a regulation even though it is not.

OOIDA Member Jeffrey Spear, aka “Cowboy,” had a negative experience a few months ago when he went for a driver physical at Agnesian HealthCare in his hometown of Fond du Lac, Wis.

“They were looking to fail me and do anything they could to get me to take a sleep test,” Spear told Land Line.

Spear says the examiner measured him an inch shorter than he is, said he was heavier than he is, and measured his neck size an inch larger than it is. The examiner insisted Spear be tested for sleep apnea even though Spear had a note from his family doctor saying he did not have sleep apnea.

“(The doctor) had me down for a three-month card and I was to have a sleep study done at that time,” Spear said.

http://www.landlinemag.com/story.aspx?storyid=64742#.XKvoEhkpAwB
 
(From that same article)

Some examiners have run roughshod over drivers on the issue of sleep apnea, insisting that apnea testing is a regulation even though it is not.

OOIDA Member Jeffrey Spear, aka “Cowboy,” had a negative experience a few months ago when he went for a driver physical at Agnesian HealthCare in his hometown of Fond du Lac, Wis.

“They were looking to fail me and do anything they could to get me to take a sleep test,” Spear told Land Line.

Spear says the examiner measured him an inch shorter than he is, said he was heavier than he is, and measured his neck size an inch larger than it is. The examiner insisted Spear be tested for sleep apnea even though Spear had a note from his family doctor saying he did not have sleep apnea.

“(The doctor) had me down for a three-month card and I was to have a sleep study done at that time,” Spear said.

http://www.landlinemag.com/story.aspx?storyid=64742#.XKvoEhkpAwB
Had to be careful how I answered sleep questions at last DOT exam. Then the tape measure came out at which time I told her to put that damn thing away. She did and it was not mentioned again. Next exam they will get name rank and employee number. Nothing more.
 
I don't work for a YRC company anymore, but I go to Concentra, and they give me a 2 year card every time. And I'm 64 years old.. No sleep study recommendations, no screaming high blood pressure, no nothing. Just another 2 year card. 6'2"/ 209 lbs, BP of 110 over 72. No meds. No problem.
Geez give me his address. There are 4 concentra clinics in our area and only one hasa a doctor who is reasonable. I don't want to out him so that's all I'll say lol
 
Like one of these guys on the trucking boards says quit making sense. For what it's worth you actually sound like a level-headed driver instead of a blowhard. Yeah good luck to you
Thank you I appreciate that. As far as level headed,remember I do work for a yrc company....
 
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