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New FMCSA medical standards

AMonger

AMonger

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What are the new standards that trigger the mandatory sleep study? I know there's the questionnaire, the 17" neck girth, & some BMI standard. What is it, and what are the other criteria?
 
Turtle

Turtle

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There are no standards because there is no mandatory sleep study, least not by the FMCSA.
 
AMonger

AMonger

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OntarioVanMan said:
Turtle did not mention any minor point....so what is yours? he answered the question
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There's apparently a technical problem with my question of which I'm unaware, one that one could choose to not interpret in the way one knows is consistent with the question, and answering it that way results in a nonsensical answer, similar to Clinton's "There IS no inappropriate relationship...depends on what the definition of 'is' is."

We've discussed the mandatory sleep study thing here several times, but I can't come up with the right search terms to find it.

Is Turtle saying it's not a federal thing but the States are doing it?
 
xiggi

xiggi

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I don't drive a big truck but my understanding is there is no federal mandate requiring sleep studies at any point. Seems like they might have sent a notice or something that suggested studies but of yet have not made it a rule. At this point it is my understanding it is up to the individual doctor.

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OntarioVanMan

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AMonger said:
There's apparently a technical problem with my question of which I'm unaware, one that one could choose to not interpret in the way one knows is consistent with the question, and answering it that way results in a nonsensical answer, similar to Clinton's "There IS no inappropriate relationship...depends on what the definition of 'is' is."

We've discussed the mandatory sleep study thing here several times, but I can't come up with the right search terms to find it.

Is Turtle saying it's not a federal thing but the States are doing it?
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No one is doing it at this point....I just had my DOT done...the Dr said there is NO provisions that he can see....he is studying to do the test...so far it is all talk and truck stop rumour...At this point they are just being made aware to look for sleep disorders closer...as Xiggi said....that is up to individual doctor...
 
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xiggi

xiggi

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Reading your question again I'm sorry but other than the neck size I don't know what other triggers may be.

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U

usafk9

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It is not a rule yet, but it will be. Definitely not rumor nor truck stop chatter. It's going to happen.

Regarding the minor point thing........what DaveKC said.

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OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

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usafk9 said:
It is not a rule yet, but it will be. Definitely not rumor nor truck stop chatter. It's going to happen.

Regarding the minor point thing........what DaveKC said.

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as said...so far it is all talk....:)
 
AMonger

AMonger

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OntarioVanMan said:
as said...so far it is all talk....:)
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With the new rule that one has to have their physical on file with their state DMV or equivalent, wasn't part of that that you would be able to get your physical anywhere? It may be that the company that does our physicals has such a sleep study policy. Another driver--substantially fatter than me-- was telling me how he evaded it last time.
 
redytrk

redytrk

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The sleep study rule has not been implemented yet. Wiser heads have apparently delayed implementation because of the uncertainly, or possibly the intervention, of special lobby/interest groups.
 
OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

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AMonger said:
With the new rule that one has to have their physical on file with their state DMV or equivalent, wasn't part of that that you would be able to get your physical anywhere? It may be that the company that does our physicals has such a sleep study policy. Another driver--substantially fatter than me-- was telling me how he evaded it last time.
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carriers can ask whatever they want to as a condition to employment....look at us CV'ers for example....FORCED to do a DOT even tho we are NOT legally required to do so...
 
AMonger

AMonger

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zorry said:
I got a physical a few weeks ago. Tough Dr.
No mention of BMI or sleep study.
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Do you look like someone who fits the profile of a sleep study victim i.e. a fat guy, thick neck, etc? In what state was this?
At my last one, they did the routine with the tape measure around my neck, the questionnaire, BMI calculation, just said the sleep study wasn't yet a requirement, but that it would be.
 
OntarioVanMan

OntarioVanMan

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AMonger said:
Do you look like someone who fits the profile of a sleep study victim i.e. a fat guy, thick neck, etc? In what state was this?
At my last one, they did the routine with the tape measure around my neck, the questionnaire, BMI calculation, just said the sleep study wasn't yet a requirement, but that it would be.
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Never had my neck measured.....
 
zorry

zorry

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First ever 1 year card. Because of a med I am on for my kidneys.
Been on the med for 10+ years w/o a problem.
I started arguing, and decided to shut-up and take the one year card.
 
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