On Saturday, February 7, 2026, starting at 12 midnight Eastern Time, Clearinghouse users will not be able verify driver CDL information due to scheduled maintenance on the Commercial Driver Licensing Information System (CDLIS) Gateway. In addition, users will not be able to access the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, February 7, 2026, due to system updates related to the CDLIS Gateway; users will be able to resume CDL verifications after this maintenance is complete.
If this scheduled maintenance prevents an employer from conducting required pre-employment queries, the employer may hire a driver using solely the procedures set forth in 49 CFR 391.23(e), as outlined in the frequently asked questions.
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