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FMCSA Clearinghouse is designed to be a centralized and searchable online database containing records of violations of DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Programs.

When You Hire A New CDL Driver (FMCSA)

Whenever you hire a new CDL driver, you are required to complete a few steps before the driver is eligible to drive. When You Hire a New CDL Driver Make sure Driver is registered in the FMCSA Clearinghouse so that you can conduct a Pre-Employment Full Query. Employer must receive a “Driver Not Prohibited” [...]

By |January 3rd, 2025|DOT Compliance, DOT Drug Testing, Drug Testing Policy, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off on When You Hire A New CDL Driver (FMCSA)
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CDL Drivers Take Note: CBD is Not Regulated and May Generate a THC Positive

Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained popularity for its purported therapeutic benefits, including pain relief, reduced anxiety, and stress management. However, for employees subject to FMCSA drug testing regulations, using CBD products can be risky. Despite its growing popularity, CBD is not regulated, and it may contain trace amounts of THC, which can result in a [...]

By |December 19th, 2024|Drugs, FMCSA Clearinghouse, Marijuana|Comments Off on CDL Drivers Take Note: CBD is Not Regulated and May Generate a THC Positive
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Penalties for Non-Compliance of Drug/Alcohol Testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse Regulations

As a DOT-regulated business, one primary component is staying compliant with drug and alcohol regulations. Complying with these regulations can be challenging for most businesses. And failure to comply can attract significant penalties that can be crippling to the health of such businesses.   Most business owners think that these penalties are few and far [...]

By |February 17th, 2024|DOT Compliance, DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off on Penalties for Non-Compliance of Drug/Alcohol Testing and FMCSA Clearinghouse Regulations
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Compliance Checklist for Owner-Operators

For owner-operators, it’s critical for your business to stay in compliance with government regulations. Here’s an Owner Operator DOT compliance checklist to help you stay on top of the most common compliance requirements. 1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Owner-operators are required to participate in a Department of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol testing program. A [...]

By |July 20th, 2022|DOT Compliance, DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off on Compliance Checklist for Owner-Operators
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Is the Clearinghouse Optional?

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) is a secure online database that enables employers, FMCSA, state law enforcement agencies, and driver licensing agencies to access real-time information about driver drug and alcohol violations. This is done to improve road safety in the US. The FMCSA Clearinghouse was launched on Jan. 6, 2020, and. as of [...]

By |September 20th, 2021|FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments
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Clearinghouse Monthly Report for May 2021

Registrations for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse started on September 28, 2019. Individuals and organizations required to register with the Clearinghouse include: Commercial driver's license (CDL) holders Employers of commercial drivers Consortia/Third-Party Administrators (C/TPAs) Medical Review Officers (MROs) Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPs) The FMCSA issued a report in May 2021 in which it published [...]

By |July 27th, 2021|Blog, FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments
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FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulation

The FMCSA requires employers of commercial truck and bus drivers to register for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. The deadline for registration was January 5, 2021. Non-compliance could lead to criminal and civil lawsuits of up to $5833 for every offense. The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation went into effect on January 6, [...]

By |June 30th, 2021|DOT Compliance, FMCSA Clearinghouse|Comments Off on FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulation
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DOT to Professional Drivers: Steer Clear of CBD Products

Use Can Lead to Positive Marijuana Test Can federally regulated truck drivers safely and legally use Cannabidiol (CBD) products? The simple answer is “No.” The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have made it clear that commercial drivers who use CBD products may test positive for marijuana, which [...]

By |January 6th, 2021|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse, Marijuana|0 Comments
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The FMSCA May Allow Hair Sample Testing for Drug Screens in 2021

Urine Today, Your Hair 2021 It took an act of Congress and six years of waiting, but at long last federal guidelines for hair-sample drug tests specific to the trucking industry will be made available in 2021. The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act) was signed into law, December 2015,  with provisions for highway [...]

By |November 6th, 2020|DOT Drug Testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse|0 Comments
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