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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
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