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Are you currently barred from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) due to a violation of drug and alcohol regulations? You are in the prohibited status in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. To get back on the road and eliminate you from the prohibited status follow the return-to-duty process outlined below. A driver who has violated drug […]

Drivers of commercial motor vehicles regulated by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Administration (FMCSA)need to be aware of potential problems with their CDL License when placed in a “prohibited” Clearinghouse status. This occurs when there is prohibited use of drugs or alcohol or refusal to test for drugs or alcohol. FMCSA has a goal of

Are you prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) due to a drug and alcohol program violation?  You must complete the return to duty process to clear up the violation. A driver with a drug and alcohol program violation is prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, including operating CMVs, for any DOT-regulated employer until the

FMCSA regulated employers have been required all along to perform previous employer checks when hiring new drivers. This requires a manual paper form to go back to any previous employers for 3 years back and asking these previous employer if the driver has had drug/alcohol testing program violations. This requirement was outlined in 49 CFR

The FMCSA Clearinghouse holds information about FMCSA regulated drivers who have had violations in the DOT FMCSA drug & alcohol testing program. An employer can designate a C/TPA to help the employer with FMCSA Clearinghouse requiremens. Prior to designating a C/TPA in the FMCSA Clearinghouse, an employer should establish a relationship with the C/TPA.  A

Actual Knowledge as defined by 49 CFR §382.107 Actual knowledge for the purpose of subpart B of this part, means actual knowledge by an employer that a driver has used alcohol or controlled substances based on the employer’s direct observation of the employee, information provided by the driver’s previous employer(s), a traffic citation for driving

Student drivers are drivers that are not yet fully licensed but hold a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP). Student drivers have two options for training; a training school or seek employment with a motor carrier that hires and trains CLP drivers for their company. Student drivers attending a training school are responsible for their own compliance

Owner-Operators have additional responsibilities as commercial motor vehicle drivers under the law. Read this article to find out more about the FMCSA Clearinghouse rules and regulations for Owner-operator drivers and penalties that could slow down your business. In this article we will cover: 1. The Role of the “Owner-operator” 2. FMCSA Responsibilities 3. Special Duties