FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance for
DOT-Regulated Employers
Managing a fleet of drivers is challenging. Driver compliance is unlike any other human resources or safety protocol.
Making sure you are aware of all the new regulations from the Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is hard work. We have a complete understanding of the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation and how it affects you as an employer of CDL drivers. Whether it’s 1 or 10,000 drivers.
How does the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Affect
DOT-Regulated Employers?
On January 6, 2020, the FMCSA enacted the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation. This new mandate requires CDL employers to register their drivers into the online database, which keeps track of drug and alcohol violations. As an employer, this is important because the online database will allow you to make smarter hiring decisions and manage current drivers at your company. You’ll be able to meet pre-employment investigations and report any violations.
We know that enrolling a fleet of drivers into the database is no easy task. It can be time-consuming to register drivers and conduct annual queries. Let us do it for you.
For more information, please read the FMCSA’s brochure on how the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse affects driver employers.
Drivers Clearinghouse DOT-Regulated Employer Plan Includes:
Annual query
Reporting of drug and alcohol violations, or refusals to take test
Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
Upcoming expiration alerts
Store records of completion
Real-time roster management
Error notifications
FMCSA Clearinghouse FAQs
When does the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulation go into Effect?
The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse went into effect on January 6, 2020.
Will Violations that Occur Before January 6, 2020 Need to be Included in the Clearinghouse?
No, the Clearinghouse database will only contain violations that occurred on or after the implementation date.
How do Driver Employers Meet Their Clearinghouse Obligations?
Ensure all your employees have been correctly entered into the database and report any drug and alcohol violations. This includes alcohol tests that result in a .04 or greater, refusals to take an alcohol or drug test, as well as actual knowledge of a violation.
In addition, employers will also report negative return-to-duty test results and the successful completion of a driver’s follow-up testing plan.
Lastly, employers are required to query all current employees at least annually. All queries require driver consent.
How will the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Regulation Impact Driver Employers?
Failure to comply with the new regulation can lead to fines and a potential investigation of the employer’s operations.
Why Work With Us?
With over 35 years of industry experience, we are the compliance experts for all matters relating to the DOT, including the FMCSA. We understand the nuances of the new FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulation, so we can ensure you remain 100% compliant.
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