Questions have been asked about limited and full queries in the new Clearinghouse. What is the difference? Limited Query The limited query is appropriate for the requirement of an annual check or query on all covered drivers. The limited query only checks if a driver has information in the system and the system will return […]
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The long-awaited Clearinghouse will go into effect on January 6, 2020. The Clearinghouse Database will house DOT drug & alcohol testing violations. How does this affect the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)? First off FMCSA regulated drivers who have violations will have a requirement to select a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) in the Clearinghouse. A violation
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Clearinghouse Services, Inc has become a member of the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association commonly called NDASA. Clearinghouse Services, Inc or clearinghouseservices.com is one of the first companies formed to assist DOT FMCSA regulated employers with compliance for responsibilities required for the new FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse. Starting in September, DOT FMCSA
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The Clearinghouse final rule published December 5, 2016, established a national Clearinghouse that will be a database containing CDL drivers’ drug and alcohol program violations and whether a driver has successfully completed the mandatory return-to-duty drug and/or alcohol process with the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). There are two main categories of Clearinghouse requirements which are
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Listed below you will find information needed for the Clearinghouse queries and also for reporting violations to the Clearinghouse. Information Needed for Employer Queries Drivers Name: Date of Birth: CDL license number and State of Issue Information Needed for Employer Required Violation Reporting Reason for the test; Driver’s name, date of birth, and CDL number
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As we get closer to the implementation date (01/06/2020) for the Clearinghouse, many organizations and the FMCSA itself will continue to provide updated information. The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA) remains at the forefront of providing valuable information. Three exclusive regional events will be held in September and November providing great first-hand information
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The new DOT FMCSA requirements effective January 6, 2020, will increase the regulatory requirements for the Medical Review Officers (MRO’s) who are reporting drug test results for DOT FMCSA employers. Medical Review Officers (MROs) will be authorizers of the Clearinghouse. The MRO’s will have the following responsibilities: Register as user beginning Fall 2019 Reporting verified
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Welcome to Clearinghouse Services, Inc! We are happy to announce our company which has been formed to assist DOT regulated companies with the requirements of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse final rule was published December 5, 2016, and required the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to implement the Clearinghouse, a database to
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If you are a CDL holder and operate your own trucking business as an individual, you are considered an Owner Operator. You are then subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations. As of January 6. 2020 you will also be required to adhere to the new Clearinghouse rules. An owner-operator (an employer who employs
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