3 Month Med Card, Supposed To Start With Swift In 2 Days.
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I had the same issue. As far as needing a sleep study. Swift told me they'd cover it (I assumed I'd have to pay it back) but I went through Celadon who also covered it. I only chose Celadon over Swift because Celadons training was in Indianapolis Indiana, and I only live a little over an hour from there.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
And when I got my CDL , they still have me a three month cats to make sure I was in compliance with my cpap usage. After that, they gave me a 1 year card.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
You hear all these horror stories of how trucking companies treat you like crap and do not make any sense. With such a shortage of drivers, it would make sense for them to make it more accessible as long as it does not bring any undue risk.
You hear all these horror stories of how trucking companies treat you like crap and do not make any sense. With such a shortage of drivers, it would make sense for them to make it more accessible as long as it does not bring any undue risk.
It was no big deal at Celadon. Did the sleep study in my dorm room, they said I needed a cpap. Issued me a brand new one and I paid for it through payroll deduction.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
And for what it's worth, Swift fit acted like needing a sleep study was no biggie either.
I currently work for Prime and I am off truck until I have my sleep study (Tuesday). Companies have become very cautious about drivers with sleep apnea due to the fact you don't get a full night of sleep and are going to be driving 80,000 pounds for up to 11 hours.
If you test positive for the sleep apnea most the time they just make you use a CPAP machine which records your use on an SD card. Everyone who I know who has one says they sleep so much better
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.
CPAP:
Constant Positive Airway Pressure
CPAP is a breathing assist device which is worn over the mouth or nose. It provides nighttime relief for individuals who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Thanks for all the input. I've emailed and called my recruiter and haven't heard anything yet. Supposed to leave in the morning but the form clearly states a 1 yr med card is required. Do I ride 14 hrs to Memphis to get sent home? A little bit frustrated.
Thanks for all the input. I've emailed and called my recruiter and haven't heard anything yet. Supposed to leave in the morning but the form clearly states a 1 yr med card is required. Do I ride 14 hrs to Memphis to get sent home? A little bit frustrated.
Lance, I'm sending you a PM. Check your email or spam folders.
So here I am. Bus leaves in 2 hrs and still have not heard a word from my recruiter. Emailed her friday and called twice and left messages saturday. She said to let her know if i had any questions! Therefore, I wont be going to Memphis. Little annoyed by the whole situation, but I guess it all works out in the end.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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After spending tons of time and some money I can not really spare at the moment, I just realized that Swift requires A 1 med card before you can start. My physician would only sign off on a 3 month card. Wants a sleep study done. Sent an email to my recruiter but have not heard back yet. anyone have any experience with this?