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United States Department of Transportation
FMCSA - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Adminstration

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Learning Center / Driver

Driver

The reources below are designed to help drivers understand their requirements under the Clearinghouse regulations.

Download Resources for Drivers

Note: If you employ yourself as a CDL driver for a company you operate under your own authority, you must meet the Clearinghouse requirements for drivers and employers. Visit the Owner-Operator page for important information about how you will use the Clearinghouse.

  1. About the Clearinghouse

    Learn about the Clearinghouse.

  2. Registration

    Visit the Before You Register page to make sure you understand the registration process.

    Registration instructions:

    How to Register as a CDL Driver | Proceso de Registración: Conductores CDL

    Are you currently enrolled in a CDL training program?

    Driver-trainees enrolled in independent training programs must register in the Clearinghouse as student drivers and designate a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA). See resources for Student Drivers for instructions.

  3. Consent Requests

    Drivers must provide consent before an employer can view their Clearinghouse record. Failing to consent to a query will result in a driver being prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), for the employer requesting the consent.

  4. Violations and the RTD Process

    A driver with a drug and alcohol program violation is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating a CMV, for any DOT-regulated employer until they have completed the return-to-duty process.

    Overview of the Return-to-Duty Process
    Completing the Return-to-Duty Process (Driver Visor Card)
    How To Designate a Substance Abuse Professional

    If a driver believes their Clearinghouse data is inaccurate, they may request a data review.
    How to Submit a DataQs Petition
    Requests for Record Correction under the Privacy Act

  5. Other Resources

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