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Cracking Down on Fraud: New Identity Checks for FMCSA Clearinghouse
FMCSA is aggressively addressing fraudulent activity in Clearinghouse registrations. New users will need to prove their identity.…read more.
CDL Drivers: Protect Your CDL Information from Fraud
Fraudulent online activity is on the rise. Learn how to protect your private information.…read more.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of October 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.5 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of September 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.5 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of August 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.5 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of July 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.4 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of June 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.4 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of May 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.4 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of April 1, 2026.
More than 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.4 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of March 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.3 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.
Statuses of Drivers with Violations
The tables below provide a snapshot of the number of drivers in the return-to-duty process due incurring a Clearinghouse violation or violations as of Feb 1, 2026.
Nearly 80% of drivers in a “prohibited” status have not begun the return-to-duty process.
Total Violations By Year
Total violations (alcohol and drug) reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
More than 50,000 violations are reported to the Clearinghouse each year.
Violation Distribution by Type
Breakdown of all violations (alcohol and drug) by type of violation.
84% of drug violations were due to positive drug tests while 63% of alcohol violations were due to a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher.
Drivers Queried
Employers are required to conduct Clearinghouse queries when hiring a new CDL/CLP driver and annually for all CDL/CLP drivers they currently employ.
More than 6.3 million unique drivers have been queried since the Clearinghouse launched.