D.O.T. Drive Safe Program

D.O.T. Drive Safe Program

For Commercial Drivers

How we help: Our no-hassle “Drive Safe” program is designed to get you back on the road quickly and keep you there at a fraction of the cost of hospital-based sleep centers.


Overseen by Sleep Management Institute’s Board Certified Sleep Physicians, the “Drive Safe” Program is fast, cost-effective, and specifically designed to simplify the evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea for commercial drivers.

The “Drive Safe” Program is in alignment with anticipated FMCSA guidelines:


  1. Office visit with one of our Sleep Providers
  2. A convenient, one-night home sleep study, which includes a chain of custody device; some insurance providers do require in-lab testing (i.e., Medicaid)
  3. Follow-up office visit – results provided and, if necessary, CPAP therapy prescribed
  4. Set up with CPAP equipment by a licensed clinician
  5. Ongoing compliance assistance

For Transportation Companies

Corporate Sleep Apnea Program

In 2006, Schneider National, a leading transportation and logistics company, developed a sleep apnea program which generates a return on investment in the form of savings on medical costs, accident reduction, reduced turnover and increased productivity. Learn how Schneider’s Sleep Apnea Program dramatically reduces the risk of preventable crashes for their commercial drivers.


In response to the cost-savings shown by Schneider National, Sleep Management Institute has developed and oversees a corporate-sponsored sleep apnea program whereby Sleep Management Institute provides the initial and ongoing sleep apnea screening and treatment for a company’s new and existing commercial drivers. These programs are funded by the transportation company.


For more information, please contact a Sleep Management Institute employee at (513) 721-7533 or ask about our Drive Safe Program (DOT) during your next office visit!


Symptoms of Sleep Apnea

Most people with sleep apnea believe they sleep well and are completely unaware of the severe effect it has on their heart and health. If you are a commercial truck driver and are experiencing any of these symptoms, we urge you to contact us for an evaluation.

  • High blood pressure
  • Stroke
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Diabetes
  • Chronic snoring
  • Excessive daytime sleepiness
  • Wake up gasping or choking
  • Stop breathing while sleeping
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Depression, irritability
  • Learning/memory difficulties
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Falling asleep while driving
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