FMCSA Clearinghouse
The FMCSA database will contain information pertaining to violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) controlled substances drug and alcohol testing program for holders
June 19, 2020
The FMCSA database will contain information pertaining to violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) controlled substances drug and alcohol testing program for holders
Recently the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) clarified the rules for student truck drivers for drug testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse and for required consortium random
The long awaited FMCSA Clearinghouse is now becoming a reality. Employers will be able to check the database to see if a driver has had a previous
You must first complete the process with the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). If you are an owner-operator (1 person, 1 truck); National Drug Screening can
A collection site has no reporting requirements in Clearinghouse, no need to register. A TPA might be providing services to an employer with their Clearinghouse
Employers will be required to query the Clearinghouse at a minimum on an annual basis for current employees beginning on Jan 6, 2020. A pre-employment
FMCSA has recently updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employers to link their Clearinghouse accounts with their FMCSA Portal accounts. This will enable
As an employer, are you regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)? If yes, we hope you are aware of the new FMCSA
2022 update – The FMCSA Clearinghouse is in effect for two years now and working as expected. Many drivers who use illicit drugs are now
>>> Curious About the Proposed FMCSA Database >>> At long last, there has been some movement on the long awaited National Database for CDL Holders
With Monday, January 6, 2020 being the first day of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, many users have experienced delays, time outs and crashes on
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a detailed summary of data related to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The stats covered total violations broken
As of January 22, 2020 – FMCSA Notice says: The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now fully operational, and mandatory use is now in effect.
An employer (or an Owner-Operator) must conduct a pre-employment query for a prospective employee in the Clearinghouse prior to hiring the employee for a position requiring him or her to perform safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). The employer (or owner Operator) must also query the Clearinghouse annually for all currently employed CDL drivers including themselves if an Owner-Operator. A TPA or Third Party Administrator may be used to conduct Clearinghouse Queries on behalf of an employer.
For safety and compliance owner operators of trucks in the United States have a responsibility to comply with DOT and FMCSA regulations for drug and
A student in a Truck Driving School with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) is required to have a drug test
https://youtu.be/pwxA5TJNrkw Owner operators in the DOT world are those single driver operators with their own DOT authority. In this video we will answer questions like:
As an owner operator when registering for the FMCSA Clearinghouse, you are asked if you want to designate a C/TPA for your program. You should
https://youtu.be/_kuoHvu_hI0 Do you know the requirements for DOT Trucking Companies for drug and alcohol testing. Learn all about it here with a video and great
As we transitioned to 2020, there have been some very significant changes that have already gone into effect or will go into effect this year.
Motor carriers whose drivers are required to have CDLs must have a drug and alcohol testing program. Motor carriers operating vehicles requiring a CDL must
If you are operating a trucking company or bus company with drivers that you employ, you may need a DOT drug & alcohol testing program.
Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver’s previous drug and alcohol program violations, as established by 49 CFR 391.23(e). Employers of CDL
A driver must first complete the process with the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). Only companies can set up and manage DOT testing. If you are
With the efforts of drug screening and automobile safety legislation, the roads of the 21st century are as safe as they have ever been– until recently. Unfortunately,
