NEW: Clearinghouse Registration for Student Drivers

FMCSA updated the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse registration process to clarify how student drivers with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) should register.

The registration path student drivers select depends on their employment status:

• Student drivers who are employed by a motor carrier must Register as a Driver
• Student drivers in training programs that are not affiliated with or operated by motor carriers must Register as a Student Driver

Student drivers who are enrolled in training programs that are not affiliated with or operated by motor carriers must designate a consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) to fulfill their drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What is a C/TPA?

A C/TPA is a service agent that performs required actions to help keep an employer or, in this case, a student driver, compliant with the DOT/FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing rules and regulations. Student drivers should contact a C/TPA before designating them in the Clearinghouse to act on their behalf. A driver training school may register in the Clearinghouse as a C/TPA to conduct queries and/or report violations on behalf of the student driver.

How can a student driver register?

Download step-by-step registration instructions below:

• How to Register as a Driver
• How to Register as a Student Driver

Additional instructional guides and learning materials are available in the Clearinghouse Learning Center.

VISIT THE CLEARINGHOUSE LEARNING CENTER →

Questions? You can also browse answers to frequently asked questions or contact the Clearinghouse Team.

Email sent: 8/12/2021