truckers with sleep apnea

by bradly
(booneville, ms)

Can a trucking company deny me employment for having sleep apnea? It is treated and I don't have problems with it anymore. Just looking for some insight if any of you guys know anything about truckers with sleep apnea. thanks!

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Mar 05, 2012
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Employment of sleep Apnea
by: Gary

Now according to the Law, since sleep apnea can be successfully treated, then it is illegal to deny employment for the condition. However, companies usually find some reason to deny employment.

However, with other companies encourage people to apply. Two companies that come to mind is Martin Transportation and Schneider.

Mar 01, 2012
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by: NickV

As long as you can past their bmi(body mass index) which has something to do with neck size to body weight. Also if you were diagnosed your doctor has to clear you. As long as that then your good

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