Sleep Apnea And Swift
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Hey, welcome aboard!
To be honest, I'm not sure what their "triggers" are for sleep apnea testing. I know for Prime it's a BMI of 39 and yours is obviously considerably below that - so that's good. But there are no laws on it at this point in time. The testing is purely a matter of company policy. The recruiter at Swift should be able to answer both of those questions for ya.
I hate telling people to ask their recruiter, but in this case I don't know the answer to either question - where orientation will be or the sleep apnea testing. Sorry about that. 
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Boy, I don't know either. Its one of those things where you won't know until you get there and their docs look ya over. The indicators are more than just the bmi. But its such a grey area, when you are dealing with company docs...Atleast they may pay for it...thats about the only good thing. Best of luck..
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.I had the same measurements at 26 years old and they didn't make me do a sleep study.
Sleep apnea is certainly not something that you mess around with. As I understand it, Swift takes sleep apnea quite seriously. Word has it that a sleep apnea diagnosis was the reason that a member of my class was let go within an hour of his arrival in class.
I suspect you'll be fine with a BMI of 32. But like all things, moving in a positive direction will benefit yourself most of all.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
I totally agree with Hawkman. Sleep Apnea is nothing to mess around with. I myself have Sleep Apnea and one of the best things that has ever happened to me was me doing a sleep study. From that I was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and I was prescribed a C-Pap machine. Ever since I have been on it, my sleep has gotten so so so so so much better. I am rarely ever tired during the day and I have so much more energy. I would so reccommend doing the sleep study.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
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Thanks to everyone for the wonderful advice that is given here.
I know that this topic has been beaten to death, but I have a fairly specific question. I am thinking about accepting a pre-hire with Swift. I would be attending orientation in Syracuse NY. My bmi is 32, my neck size is 17 1/2 and I am 49. I have never had any problems with sleep disorders so does anyone know what the chances are that they may want me to do a sleep study?
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Pre-hire:
What Exactly Is A Pre-Hire Letter?
Pre-hire letters are acceptance letters from trucking companies to students, or even potential students, to verify placement. The trucking companies are saying in writing that the student, or potential student, appears to meet the company's minimum hiring requirements and is welcome to attend their orientation at the company’s expense once he or she graduates from truck driving school and has their CDL in hand.
We have an excellent article that will help you Understand The Pre-Hire Process.
A Pre-Hire Letter Is Not A Guarantee Of Employment
The people that receive a pre-hire letter are people who meet the company's minimum hiring requirements, but it is not an employment contract. It is an invitation to orientation, and the orientation itself is a prerequisite to employment.
During the orientation you will get a physical, drug screen, and background check done. These and other qualifications must be met before someone in orientation is officially hired.