Last updated Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | 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 Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | 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 Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | 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 Apr 10, 2021 at 5:19PM | 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:...
