All employers are required to register for Clearinghouse. The Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure, online database that gives real time CDL and CLP information on possible drug and alcohol violations. It is an important part of roadway safety across the nation. It helps employers make important decisions about safety-sensitive positions […]
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If you are trying to log in to your FMCSA Clearinghouse account but no longer have access to the authentication method used to get security codes, you will need to delete the account and re-register. Below are the steps to delete the account, this is a 24 hour process. Step 1: Start the sign in
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FMCSA Clearinghouse Annual Query Requirement The deadline for conducting your first Annual Queries in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) is January 5, 2021. Annual Queries are to be conducted at least once in a 12-month rolling period. For example, if you conduct your first Annual Queries on November 1st then your next Annual
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Effective January 6, 2020 employers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have new responsibilities related to their drug and alcohol testing programs. If you are not yet operating within the Clearinghouse rules, now it the time to get this going. Policy and Education First, review your drug/alcohol policy and get it updated
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Each year the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) schedules a huge truck enforcement blitz with Roadside Inspections. Get ready they will occur September 9 — 11 Driver requirements will be the focus. This will include checking the FMCSA Clearinghouse to see if the driver has any outstanding violations that have been reported to the Clearinghouse. Any
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FMCSA Clearinghouse – What are Employer Responsibilities? Employers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) with CDL drivers operating trucks and/or buses must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse rule requires the following of employers:• Employers must query the Clearinghouse for current and prospective employees’ drug and alcohol violations before permitting those
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The FMCSA Clearinghouse recently released the May 2020 Monthly Summary Report. The report shows interesting statistics regarding what has gone in the Clearinghouse since it opened in September of 2019 through the effective date of January 6, 2020 and on through May of 2020. The report shows 889,268 drivers registered in the Clearinghouse which is
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We get the question all the time, how do I create and account in the FMCSA Clearinghouse? How do I get registered in the FMCSA Clearinghouse? Who must register and who must set up an account in the FMCSA Clearinghouse? This blog post has your answers and will help you to navigate the FMCSA Clearinghouse,
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A query is an electronic check-in the Clearinghouse, conducted by an employer or their designated C/TPA, to determine if current or prospective employees are prohibited from performing safety-sensitive functions, such as operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV), due to unresolved drug and alcohol program violations. Queries in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) are conducted
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We have gotten a few questions about deleting the drug and alcohol clearinghouse account. This may be due to a duplicate account or the account set up with an incorrect DOT number. In any event the steps necessary to delete an account are listed below. For any assistance with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, a private company,
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