From 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 13 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021, GEORGIA commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) may not be verified in the Clearinghouse, due to scheduled system maintenance with the Georgia Commercial Driver License Information System (CDLIS). If this prevents an employer from conducting required pre-employment queries for information on GEORGIA CDL- and CLP-holders only, 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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Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Learning Center

This Learning Center is designed to help you stay compliant with the requirements of the Clearinghouse rule, thereby improving safety on your Nation’s roadways.

Visit the external links at right to learn more about the Department of Transportation’s and FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program. Review the resources below to learn about how the Clearinghouse supports this program. You can sign up to receive email updates when new resources are added.

How will you use the Clearinghouse?

FMCSA has developed several materials to assist you in fulfilling your Clearinghouse requirements, including many that are customized by user type. Browse the categories below to find the information you need.

Read the Clearinghouse Frequently Asked Questions

Browse by categories, filter by user type, or use the search box to find the information you need. Visit the FAQs page.

News and Events

Get the latest news from FMCSA about the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
FMCSA releases December 2020 Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Report
  • January 14, 2020

FMCSA has released the latest Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Report, covering data reported to the Clearinghouse through December 2020. The report includes information on the number of Clearinghouse registrations, queries conducted, violations reported, and drivers in the return-to-duty (RTD) process. You can also use the links below to download PDF versions of the previous reports.

December 2020 Report
November 2020 Report
October 2020 Report
September 2020 Report
August 2020 Report
June 2020 Report
July 2020 Report
June 2020 Report
May 2020 Report

Download December 2020 Report
UPDATE: 2020 Q&A Sessions with FMCSA
  • December 2020
  • via webinar
  • Employers, Owner-Operators, C/TPAs, MROs, SAPs, Drivers

In December 2020, FMCSA hosted a second series of live informational webinars to help users understand the requirements for the Clearinghouse. The presentations walked through Clearinghouse features and included time for questions. A recording of the webinars is posted below, along with the presentation.

Clearinghouse for Employers and Consortia/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs)
Watch webinar recording
Download presentation slides

Clearinghouse for Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) and Medical Review Officers (MROs)
Watch webinar recording
Download presentation slides

Clearinghouse for CDL Drivers
Watch webinar recording
Download presentation slides

Clearinghouse Registration: Instructional Job Aids Available
  • November 11, 2019
  • All Users

Authorized users can register in the Clearinghouse.

Instructional job aids are available for:

Employers, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs can also invite users to complete required actions in the Clearinghouse on their behalf. These users would register as Clearinghouse Assistants.

Employers: Do you have an FMCSA Portal account? Follow these instructions to make sure you have the correct Clearinghouse Portal user role before you register.

Register Now
Query Plans Now Available for Purchase
  • November 4, 2019
  • Employers, Owner-Operators, C/TPAs

Employers of CDL drivers can now purchase a query plan. Purchasing a query plan enables employers, and their designated consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs), to query the Clearinghouse for information on potential and currently employed drivers. All queries require driver consent.

Query plans may be purchased only on the FMCSA Clearinghouse website by registered employers. Visit https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/query/plan to learn more. C/TPAs may not purchase query plans on behalf of an employer.

Purchase a Query Plan

Need more information about the Clearinghouse?

If you cannot find the answer to your question in the FAQs you can contact FMCSA.