FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Explained
What the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is, what it tracks, who must use it, and how it affects CDL drivers and carriers.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Guides
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been operational since January 6, 2020. All CDL employers must register, query, and report through the Clearinghouse.
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse — Employer Checklist
Checklist of FMCSA Clearinghouse obligations for carriers: registration, pre-employment queries, annual queries, and violation reporting.
Clearinghouse Pre-Employment Query Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for conducting an FMCSA Clearinghouse pre-employment full query for a new CDL driver hire.
Clearinghouse Annual Query Checklist
How to conduct the required annual Clearinghouse limited query for current CDL drivers, interpret results, and document the process.
Clearinghouse Checklist for Owner-Operators
Specific Clearinghouse requirements for CDL owner-operators: registration, self-query, annual query obligations, and drug and alcohol program requirements.
C/TPA Basics for Owner-Operators and Small Fleets
What a C/TPA (Consortium/Third-Party Administrator) is, why owner-operators are required to use one, and what to look for when selecting a C/TPA.
Drug Testing Program Checklist for Small Carriers
What a DOT-compliant drug and alcohol testing program requires for small trucking fleets and owner-operators under 49 CFR Part 382.
Clearinghouse Recordkeeping Checklist
Recordkeeping requirements for FMCSA Clearinghouse queries, drug test results, and SAP records: what documents to retain and for how long.
Limited vs. Full Clearinghouse Query — What's the Difference?
Explains the difference between a limited query and a full query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse, when each is required, and what information each returns.
Return-to-Duty Process — Clearinghouse Overview
CDL drivers with a drug or alcohol violation must complete Return-to-Duty steps before resuming safety-sensitive duties. Learn the required process.