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2020 News and Email Archive


Clearinghouse registration reminders

Clarifications for employers of CDL drivers on how to register in the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Tuesday, December 22, 2020


LAST REMINDER: Clearinghouse Annual Queries

Last reminder to conduct annual queries before January 5, 2021.…read more.

Thursday, December 10, 2020


Reminder: Query requirements and query plans

Sent to registered employers that have not yet purchased a query plan.…read more.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020


Clearinghouse Q&A Sessions with FMCSA [updated links]

Join members of FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Team for a live informational webinar. These role-specific sessions are designed to help users understand the requirements of the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Thursday, November 19, 2020


Query requirements and query plans

Email sent to C/TPAs of employers that have not yet purchased a query plan. Employers of CDL drivers must conduct a query in the Clearinghouse at least once per year for each CDL driver they employ. Employers may designate a C/TPA to conduct queries on their behalf.…read more.

Thursday, October 22, 2020


Query requirements and query plans

Sent to employers that had not yet purchased a query plan. Employers of CDL drivers must conduct a query in the Clearinghouse at least once per year for each CDL driver they employ.…read more.

Thursday, October 22, 2020


Approving SAP requests

A SAP must approve a designation request before entering a driver’s information.…read more.

Thursday, October 15, 2020


Clearinghouse driver records: What is reported?

Summary of driver information that is reported to the Clearinghouse when a violation is recorded.…read more.

Wednesday, October 14, 2020


Clearinghouse Update: Notifications [SAPs]

A new feature that makes it easier to see your latest account activity is now available.…read more.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020


Clearinghouse Update: Notifications [Drivers]

A new feature that makes it easier to see your latest account activity is now available.…read more.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020


Clearinghouse Update: Notifications [Employers]

A new feature that makes it easier to see your latest account activity is now available.…read more.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020


Clearinghouse Update: Notifications [Owner-Operators]

A new feature that makes it easier to see your latest account activity is now available.…read more.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020


DOT Announces new CCF

On August 30, 2020, the U.S. DOT announced that the revised CCF was approved. While the “old” CCF can be used until August 30, 2021, the new CCF is approved for use as of September 1, 2020.…read more.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020


Reporting driver information to the Clearinghouse

MROs must enter CDL information when reporting a positive drug test or rest refusal. If no CDL information is included on the CCF, an MRO should contact the driver, driver’s employer, or designated employer representative to obtain it.…read more.

Monday, August 10, 2020


Clearinghouse Annual Queries

The annual query requirement is tracked on a rolling 12-month basis. The one-year time frame resets with each query conducted on a driver.…read more.

Wednesday, July 15, 2020


Clearinghouse Update: View Your CDL Information

Drivers can now easily view their verified CDL information in their My Profile page.…read more.

Friday, June 19, 2020


Editing SAP Entries in the Clearinghouse

The Clearinghouse has been updated to allow SAPs to edit entries made in error. Updated job aid is available.…read more.

Thursday, June 18, 2020


Add your USDOT Number to your Clearinghouse Account

Employers can associate their Clearinghouse activity with the USDOT Numbers in their FMCSA Portal accounts. Also, definition of actual knowledge.…read more.

Thursday, June 18, 2020


New Clearinghouse resources available

New resources for employers, including owner-operators, C/TPAs, and drivers.…read more.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020


COVID-19 and DOT, FMCSA Guidance on Compliance with Testing

DOT guidance on compliance with DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations…read more.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020


Clearinghouse reminders for Owner-Operators

Reminders for drivers that employ themselves as CDL drivers (known as owner-operators) about how to register and designate a C/TPA.…read more.

Friday, March 27, 2020


Clearinghouse reminders for MROs

Reminders for MROs about reporting violation information. Also informing users about the resolution of technical issues.…read more.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020


CDL Verification Restored in Clearinghouse

Informing users of the resolution of a technical issue that prevented the system from verifying driver commercial driver’s license (CDL) information.…read more.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020


Clearinghouse Dos and Don’ts for SAPs

Reminders for Substance Abuse Professionals about receiving and accepting driver designation requests, reporting driver information to the Clearinghouse, and subscribing to updates from ODAPC.…read more.

Thursday, February 20, 2020


Bulk Queries: Submit multiple queries to the Clearinghouse at once

Employers and C/TPAs can follow these steps to upload multiple driver queries at once.…read more.

Wednesday, February 12, 2020


Conducting Queries in the Clearinghouse

A series of tips for employers and C/TPAs for conducing pre-employment queries in the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Friday, January 31, 2020


Add your CDL Information to the Clearinghouse

This email was sent to drivers who had registered in the Clearinghouse but had not yet verified their CDL information.…read more.

Thursday, January 30, 2020


Access the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

Registered users can now log in and access the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020