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Clearinghouse Annual Queries

Employers of CDL drivers must conduct a query in the Clearinghouse at least once per year for each CDL driver they employ. The annual query is tracked on a rolling 12-month basis, which means that if you conducted your last annual queries in December 2020, it is time to conduct your next round of queries.…read more.

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Clearinghouse Update: Student Driver Role

FMCSA has updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow student drivers to update their user role in the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Reporting Drug Test Refusals

Employers and medical review officers (MROs) are required to report test refusals. Review the information below and take appropriate actions to ensure that you and your company are fulfilling your Clearinghouse requirements.…read more.

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rulemaking Update - SDLA Requirements

FMCSA’s second Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse final rule addresses how States will use the information in the Clearinghouse to help ensure that only qualified drivers receive and retain a CDL or CLP. State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) must be in compliance with the new requirements no later than November 18, 2024.…read more.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rulemaking Update

The second Clearinghouse final rule addresses how States are required to use the information in the Clearinghouse to help ensure that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a commercial driver's license (CDL). The second Clearinghouse rule does not change any of the requirements for employers to query CDL and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders and report drug and alcohol program violations.…read more.

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Requesting violation removal

After reporting a drug and alcohol program violation in the Clearinghouse, medical review officers (MROs), employers, and consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs) all have the option to request that FMCSA remove that violation from the driver’s record. The requestor must provide an explanation why the violation needs to be removed.…read more.

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Reminder: Use the Revised Custody and Control Form

MROs are reminded that they must use the revised CCF as of August 30, 2021. Request the updated CCF from your HHS-certified laboratory today. The revised CCF includes the addition of “CDL State and No.” to the line in Step 1C that captures donor identification information.…read more.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Clearinghouse Update: Student Driver Registration

Clearinghouse registration updated for student drivers with CDLs and CLPs.…read more.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

New Clearinghouse Resources

FMCSA has posted updated materials to help CDL drivers and their employers register for and get started using the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.…read more.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Updated Security Settings

On June 26, 2021, FMCSA will be changing security settings on all FMCSA servers to meet cybersecurity requirements. This may impact certain internet browsers’ ability to connect to FMCSA systems, including the Clearinghouse website.…read more.

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Are your clients using the Clearinghouse?

You can help FMCSA-regulated employers you work with stay in compliance with FMCSA regulations. Consider sharing the materials in this email with them and encouraging them to register and get started in the Clearinghouse.…read more.

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Clearinghouse Update: Get the latest data

Review the latest Clearinghouse data. This Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Reports includes statistics on the number of Clearinghouse registrations, queries conducted, violations reported, and drivers in the return-to-duty (RTD) process.…read more.

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Clearinghouse Update: CBD use reminder

CBD use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a laboratory-confirmed marijuana positive result. CDL drivers should exercise caution when considering whether to use CBD products.…read more.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Clearinghouse Update: Enhanced registration

Based on feedback we have received from drivers, employers, and service agents, FMCSA continues to make improvements to the registration process.…read more.

Monday, March 8, 2021

Clearinghouse Questions Answered [C/TPAs, Employers]

Watching a recording of the employer and C/TPA question and answer webinar.…read more.

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Clearinghouse Questions Answered [MROs and SAPs]

Watch a recording of the live Q&A session for MROs and SAPs.…read more.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Clearinghouse Questions Answered [Drivers]

Watch a recording of the live Q&A session for CDL drivers.…read more.