Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse
PORTAL FOR ACCOUNT SET UP
AND CDL DRIVER QUERIES

U.S. DOT REGULATION CFR 49 382.701

CONDUCT QUERY CLEARINGHOUSE
APPLICATION
OLD CLEARINGHOUSE REGULATION
  • Tracks CDL drivers' drug and alcohol violations, ensuring those with violations complete a return-to-duty process.
  • Requires the employer to check driver records for violations before hiring and annually afterward.
  • Register in Clearinghouse, consent to checks, complete return-to-duty if a violation occurs.
  • Helps prevent drivers with violations from operating CMVs without completing the required safety checks.
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UPDATED CLEARINGHOUSE-II REGULATION
  • Expands tracking to include additional driver safety history data, enhancing safety monitoring and ensuring drivers with a “prohibited” status do not continue to hold a CDL/CLP.
  • Increased frequency of checks and broader reporting requirements, with more data points on driver safety records.
  • Similar requirements with added monitoring to quickly identify drivers at risk.
  • Offers faster, more comprehensive insights for employers and law enforcement, improving overall road safety.

UPDATED CLEARINGHOUSE REGULATION

Updated on November 18, 2024


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CLEARINGHOUSE SUPPORT

Clearinghouse Registration & Account Management

Driver Clearinghouse Account

This service covers everything needed for a fully compliant Clearinghouse account. Our processors will handle the setup, annual maintenance, and required queries. Additionally, you will receive timely notifications before actions are due. Our processors also manage communication with new and current employees to ensure all Clearinghouse requirements are met in line with FMCSA standards.

Return-to-Duty (RTD) Test & Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Support

RTD Test

Let us simplify the return-to-duty process for drivers who hold a “prohibited” status. We handle all scheduling for RTD testing and refer drivers to a certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), as required by federal law. Our team will provide confirmation via email or phone, ensuring your driver’s test is arranged conveniently near their location, once SAP program concludes.

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RTD Return-to-Duty Testing

DO YOU HAVE A PROHIBITED STATUS DUE TO A DRUG OR ALCOHOL VIOLATION?

COMPLETE THE RETURN-TO-DUTY PROCESS TO REMOVE YOUR PROHIBITED STATUS BY FOLLOWING THESE STEPS.

1

SELECT A SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL

Federal Processors will provide you with a list of U.S. DOT qualified Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) near you.

The Professional you choose will evaluate your case and decide the best course of action for educational and treatment programs.

Your SAP will determine when you are eligible to take the return-to-duty test upon completion of your education/treatment course.

2

RETURN-TO-DUTY TEST

You must complete a negative drug or alcohol test.

After testing negative, your results will be entered into the Clearinghouse system.

3

STATUS CHANGE

Your Clearinghouse status will be updated to “not prohibited” and you can utilize your CDL again.

To remain compliant, you will be administered six unannounced drug/alcohol tests within the first 12 months of returning to duty.

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All applications submitted on this webpage are processed by the Federal Processors Inc in accordance with the FMCSA mandate for motor carriers. This site is not affiliated with the FMCSA. This site is operated by a private company that provides a private registration service for an additional fee.

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