On Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12 a.m. until 12 p.m. Eastern Time, Clearinghouse users will not be able verify driver CDL information due to scheduled maintenance on the Commercial Driver Licensing Information System (CDLIS) Gateway. In addition, users will not be able to access the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Time due to system updates related to the CDLIS Gateway.

If this scheduled maintenance prevents an employer from conducting required pre-employment queries, the employer may hire a driver using solely the procedures set forth in 49 CFR 391.23(e), as outlined in the frequently asked questions.
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