There has been a constant buzz surrounding sleep apnea in the trucking industry over the last few years and the focus of the attention seems to be on a possible impending ruling, or mandate to address the issue at the company or driver level. Every day we take calls and questions regarding the state of the industry. “Is there a ruling coming?”, “When will this all be taking effect?” & and “How can I avoid this being a major issue?” are some of the most common things we are asked. The answer to these might just shock you.

What is unclear, currently, is what EXACTLY is going to be made of any official ruling. What we DO know is that it is being addressed in the near future. There are speculations on BMI levels and other industry guidelines to come but nothing, as of yet, is concrete. What IS clear is that ruling or not, screening, testing, getting your fleet treated for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and monitoring compliance is going to affect you as a company and a driver.

The best answer as to how you can keep it from being an issue for you or your fleet is simple. Don’t Wait for a rule. The sooner you address the need for a solution in your company the better off you or your employees will be when the actual rules are laid out.

At Sleep Access, we will work with you to make sure the transition into having a sleep program for you or your fleet is as easy and affordable as possible. We remain experts on all of the pending rules and legislation out there so you don’t have to. Let us help keep you focused on being the best trucking company or driver you can be.