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2019 News and Email Archive

Additional Live Q&A Sessions with FMCSA

FMCSA has scheduled additional live informational webinars to help users understand the requirements of the Clearinghouse. Because space is limited, we request that you register for only one session. A recording of the webinars will be available to all users at a later date.…read more.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Register for Live Q&A Sessions with FMCSA

Register for a live informational webinar intended to help users understand the requirements of the Clearinghouse. The presentation will walk through Clearinghouse features and will include time for questions.…read more.

Monday, November 18, 2019

Query Plans now available for purchase in the Clearinghouse

Purchasing a query plan enables employers, and their designated consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs), to conduct queries for all current and potential new employees, as required per § 382.701.…read more.

Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Clearinghouse Registration Now Open

Registering early will ensure you are ready on January 6, 2020, when the Clearinghouse will be fully operational.…read more.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Extension of Compliance Date for States’ Query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Clearinghouse implementation remains January 6, 2020.…read more.

Monday, September 9, 2019

Clearinghouse Query Plan Details

Query plans will be available for purchase on the Clearinghouse website in fall 2019.…read more.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Expanded Clearinghouse FAQs from FMCSA

FMCSA has enhanced the FAQs on the Clearinghouse website.…read more.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

FMCSA Clearinghouse Website Updated

FMCSA has enhanced the FAQs on the Clearinghouse website. Visit the new FAQs page to access more than 50 questions and answers.…read more.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Coming Soon: FMCSA CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

FMCSA has released new resources to help CDL drivers, their employers, C/TPAs, MROs, and SAPs prepare for their roles in the forthcoming Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.…read more.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019