Last updated Feb 13, 2019 at 9:46PM | Published on Oct 3, 2016 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
Screening for Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers In a previous post “Every 17″ Gets a Sleep Test,” we discussed how you really have to use a rational process to screen and refer drivers for sleep apnea testing. Here’s a recent comment from a driver to the FMCSA on the...
Last updated Jul 20, 2018 at 6:57AM | Published on Aug 31, 2016 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
Medical Review Board Meeting On August 22-23, 2016, the Medical Review Board (MRB) met to deliberate on public comments from medical professionals and associations on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) and Federal Railroad Administration’s...
Last updated Jul 20, 2018 at 6:57AM | Published on Jul 18, 2016 | DOT Exams, Sleep Apnea in Commercial Drivers
Specialty Consults on DOT Physical Close to half of your Commercial DOT Physical examinees have a significant medical condition. Most times is easy enough to request some documentation or needed testing from the primary care treating physician. Examples: You have a...
Last updated Jul 20, 2018 at 6:57AM | Published on Jul 18, 2016 | DOT Exams
Hidden Conditions I know some examiners that have high volume practices and don’t require commercial drivers to disrobe for a DOT physical. Here’s an interstate driver who popped into a truck stop restaurant to wolf down a burger and fries. Some would...
Last updated Oct 7, 2019 at 1:56PM | Published on May 2, 2016 | DOT Exams
Should you be both the DOT medical examiner and the PCP? Omar asks: I just finished listening to your webinar on the new DOT form. It was quite informative and useful. I still need to go back and brush up on the determination pending part. I have a question for you:...
