Sleep apnea test ????

bulldogmbm · Nov 17, 2010

bout 3 months ago i signed on with panther they gave me my physical and drug screen i passed everything except they only gave me a 3 month physical card told me i had to have a sleep apnea test in the next 3 months because my neck was to big then i started looking around for a test and the cheapest one i found was $1600.00 cash out of pocket MY pocket i called truckers for a cause got a recording couldnt even leave a message i sent an app to st christophers fund for truckers and left many many messages but noone ever called me back or let me know anything if anyone knows of any place out there that will help me keep my job by helping me with this test it would be great i have my pickup for sale hoping to sell it so i can pay for it without having to take a loan out my email is [email protected]

Crazynuff · Nov 17, 2010

bulldogmbm said:
bout 3 months ago i signed on with panther they gave me my physical and drug screen i passed everything except they only gave me a 3 month physical card told me i had to have a sleep apnea test in the next 3 months because my neck was to big then i started looking around for a test and the cheapest one i found was $1600.00 cash out of pocket MY pocket i called truckers for a cause got a recording couldnt even leave a message i sent an app to st christophers fund for truckers and left many many messages but noone ever called me back or let me know anything if anyone knows of any place out there that will help me keep my job by helping me with this test it would be great i have my pickup for sale hoping to sell it so i can pay for it without having to take a loan out my email is [email protected]

Find another carrier . Neck size or body mass index do not mandate testing under FMCSR . It's at the discretion of the testing physician . "Currently, the medical certification required for commercial driver license holders includes only one question regarding sleep apnea. Examiners are not required to screen for the condition if drivers respond that they are symptom-free."
Wake up call | Overdrive - Owner Operators Trucking Magazine
You need to be aware initial testing is only the beginning . If you are diagnosed with sleep apnea follow testing is required to document treatment is effective .

CharlesD · Nov 17, 2010

I don't have a problem with sleep ap...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Desperado · Nov 17, 2010

Some of this testing and requirements is real easy to impose if your not the one paying for them i feel if the government or company wants then done they should pay for them done

davekc · Nov 17, 2010

This was addressed in another thread. Call recruiting as they had this for a short period of time and retracted from doing it.

Crazynuff · Nov 17, 2010

Desperado said:
Some of this testing and requirements is real easy to impose if your not the one paying for them i feel if the government or company wants then done they should pay for them done

A few carriers , including Prime and Schneider have arrangements with testing companies and provide insurance to pay for it . It does not cover O/O's though .

Bruno · Nov 17, 2010

davekc said:
This was addressed in another thread. Call recruiting as they had this for a short period of time and retracted from doing it.

As Davekc is telling you, call in to the safety department about this matter. This is a sore subject with me in regards to the Doctor that Panther uses.

xiggi · Nov 17, 2010

If you join OOIDA they have a deal set up for the test that is much cheaper. But first do as those who know more said and call Panther.

blizzard2014 · Nov 17, 2010

I don't have a problem with sleep apnea; Bolt never lets me sleep.

Bruno · Nov 17, 2010

blizzard said:
I don't have a problem with sleep apnea; Bolt never lets me sleep.

Now Dat funnie right dare. lol

nightcreacher · Nov 17, 2010

Because someone is cutting the rates really bad,Im getting to much sleep.last week in Laredo Tri State bidded on 20 loads for me and lost them all.Monday night happened again and today in Columbia Sc again.

greg334 · Nov 18, 2010

IF panther is following all the guidelines, then testing is either every year or a follow up on your anniversary date is done by checking the machine's usage.

I, like a lot of others are on a two year cycle for testing, the insurance will pay for it every year BUT the doctors refuse to put me through the test (thank god I don't get much sleep during the test). The company and I have gone rounds on this issue because the machine I use in the truck can not be tracked and they want me to buy another one in order for me to submit a usage report. I feel this is an invasion of my medical privacy by the DOT, the same as monitoring the use of prescription drugs which is the same as medical equipment.

bulldogmbm · Nov 18, 2010

thank u for all of ur relies affter posting on here i had st christophers call me and i also had truckers for a cause call me i got the ooida info and since i am a member there is a test that is given for 299.00 panther also called me and was going to make a suggestion on where i could go get it but no they did not drop it i still have to have it so while home for the thanksgiving break i am going to take this test and hopefully get my new card and keep running again thanks to all of u for ur input look forward to interacting with all of u in the future

Crazynuff · Nov 19, 2010

bulldogmbm said:
thank u for all of ur relies affter posting on here i had st christophers call me and i also had truckers for a cause call me i got the ooida info and since i am a member there is a test that is given for 299.00 panther also called me and was going to make a suggestion on where i could go get it but no they did not drop it i still have to have it so while home for the thanksgiving break i am going to take this test and hopefully get my new card and keep running again thanks to all of u for ur input look forward to interacting with all of u in the future

I hope things work out for you and you are found not to have sleep apnea . If you do you will have the expense of followup testing .
26.
Is Sleep Apnea disqualifying?
Drivers should be disqualified until the diagnosis of sleep apnea has been ruled out or has been treated successfully. As a condition of continuing qualification, it is recommended that a CMV driver agree to continue uninterrupted therapy such as CPAP, etc. / monitoring and undergo objective testing as required.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Medical - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration