Tag: driver screening

Business
Apnea clarification unlikely in short term to remedy the condition’s growing importance in medical certifications
Though FMCSA says it will send a bulletin to medical examiners to clarify its guidelines on screening drivers for sleep apnea, it’s unlikely medical examiners’ willingness to issue short-term driver medical certifications contingent on apnea testing will be affected.
December 4, 2014
Apnea Q and A lead art
Business
FMCSA updates citation protocol to allow removal of violation from CSA, PSP after successful challenge
In an attempt to shore up some of the data quality issues facing FMCSA, the agency has unveiled changes to its data collection system that it says will better account for adjudication after a roadside inspection violation.
December 2, 2013
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Business
Sleep apnea bill clears House, awaits Senate approval
The bill that would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from solely issuing guidance relative to sleep disorder/apnea screening of truck drivers has passed in the House.
September 26, 2013
apnea
Business
Sleep apnea bill advances as FMCSA says it will use rulemaking, not guidance
In response to a bill currently in the U.S. House, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a statement saying it will address sleep disorder screening via its formal rulemaking process and not simply guidance.
September 23, 2013
sleep apnea
Business
House’s transportation committee to consider trucking sleep apnea bill
A House committee will consider this week legislation that would require FMCSA to — if it were to take any action — pursue a sleep disorder screening rule rather than guidance.
September 18, 2013
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Business
Bill would require agency to pursue sleep apnea regulation over guidance
Legislation introduced into the House this week would force FMCSA to develop a formal regulation rather than guidance if it were to pursue any action on sleep disorder screening.
September 12, 2013
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Channel 19
How the national drug/alcohol clearinghouse could save you
Food for thought: In defense of the national clearinghouse for positive test results for drug and alcohol.
April 9, 2013
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