Obstructive sleep apnea is a breathing-related sleep disorder. It affects your sleep, daytime alertness, and performance. If it is left untreated it may be more difficult to stay awake, react quickly, or focus your eyes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has obstructive sleep apnea requirements in place to ensure the safety of the DOT driver as well as the other drivers on the road. The FMCSA has more information on sleep apnea such as risk factors and symptoms in this article. With a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, you will need to be recertified at least annually.
Requirements
When you come in for your DOT Physical we recommend you bring:
- Medical opinion letter from treating physician
- Compliance Log – If you do not know how to retrieve this log from your CPAP machine please call your medical device representative for further assistance
- A list of medications with the correct dosage and prescribing physician
Disqualifications include:
- Moderate to severe sleep apnea
- Non-compliant with CPAP treatment
- You have experienced a crash associated with falling asleep
- You are experiencing excessive sleepiness while driving
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