Teamsters Stop FMCSA Attack on Truck Drivers

  • Posted in Sleep Apnoea
  •  By Loran Simon

Obstructive sleep apnoea can lead to serious medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and atherosclerosis and can also lead to increased road and air accidents. Recently, the Teamsters Union helped score a victory for truck drivers this week when H.R. 3095 was signed into law compelling the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to follow the formal rulemaking process to set strict guidelines for when they can require screening, testing and treatment for sleep apnoea. FMCSA was prepared to circumvent the rulemaking process by offering “guidance” on the testing and treatment of sleep apnoea in the trucking industry.

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