FMCSA has released the latest Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Report, covering data reported to the Clearinghouse through July 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 the previous report.
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.
Drivers
Download Resources for Drivers
If you employ yourself as a CDL driver click on "Owner-Operators" for important information about how you will use the Clearinghouse.
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
- How to Respond to Consent Requests (Drivers)
- The Return-to-Duty Process
- Designate a Substance Abuse Professional
- How to Submit a Petition for Data Review (DataQs)
Learn About the Clearinghouse
Employers
Download Resources for Employers
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
- How to Designate Your C/TPA
- How to Conduct a Limited Query (Employers)
- How to Conduct a Full Query (Employers)
- Query History (Employers)
- How to Report a Violation (Employers)
- How to Report RTD Information (Employers)
Queries and Consent Requests
- Queries and Consent Requests Factsheet
- Query Plan Details | Información de los Planes de Consulta
- How to Purchase a Query Plan
- Sample Limited Consent Request Form
- Bulk Query Template File
Learn About the Clearinghouse
Owner-Operators
Download Resources for Owner-Operators
If you employ yourself as a CDL driver, learn about your Clearinghouse requirements
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
- How to Designate Your C/TPA
- How to Conduct a Limited Query (Employers)
- How to Conduct a Full Query (Employers)
- Query History (Employers)
- Responding to Consent Requests (Drivers)
- How to Report a Violation (Employers)
- How to Report RTD Information (Employers)
Queries and Consent Requests
- Queries and Consent Requests Factsheet
- Query Plan Details | Información de los Planes de Consulta
- How to Purchase a Query Plan
- Sample Limited Consent Request Form
- Bulk Query Template File
Learn About the Clearinghouse
C/TPAs
Download Resources for Consortia/Third-Party Administrators
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
- How to Conduct a Limited Query (C/TPAs)
- How to Conduct a Full Query (C/TPAs)
- Query History (C/TPAs)
- How to Report a Violation (C/TPAs)
- How to Report RTD Information (C/TPAs)
Queries and Consent Requests
- Queries and Consent Requests Factsheet
- Query Plan Details | Información de los Planes de Consulta
- How to Purchase a Query Plan (Employers only)
- Sample Limited Consent Request Form
- Bulk Query Template File
Learn About the Clearinghouse
MROs
Download Resources for Medical Review Officers
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
Learn About the Clearinghouse
SAPs
Download Resources for Substance Abuse Professionals
Not yet registered? Visit the Register page to download instructions and get started.
Using the Clearinghouse
Learn About the Clearinghouse
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 July 2020 Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Report
Q&A Sessions with FMCSA
- December 2019 and January 2020
- via webinar
- Drivers, Employers, Owner-Operators, C/TPAs, MROs, SAPs
FMCSA hosted a series of live informational webinars to help users understand the requirements for the Clearinghouse. The presentations walked through Clearinghouse features and will include time for questions. A recording of the webinars is posted below, along with the presentation.
Clearinghouse for Substance Abuse Professionals and Medical Review Officers
Watch webinar recording
Download presentation slides
Clearinghouse for Employers, Consortia/Third-Party Administrators, and 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 with Portal accounts
- Employers without Portal Accounts
- CDL drivers
- Consortia/third-party administrators
- Medical review officers
- Substance abuse professionals
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.
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.
Need more information about the Clearinghouse?
If you cannot find the answer to your question in the FAQs you can contact FMCSA.