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 for CDL Employers and Drivers
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been operational since January 6, 2020. All CDL employers must register, query, and report through the Clearinghouse.
Clearinghouse Employer Checklist — What Carriers Must Do
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 — Limited Query
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.
DOT Drug and Alcohol 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 for CDL Drivers — 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.