Yes. Employers must run a full query in the FMCSA Clearinghouse before allowing a CDL driver to
perform safety-sensitive functions for the first time.
Regulatory
Compliance.
This service supports compliance with:
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations (49 CFR Part 382)
- Pre-employment full query requirements for CDL drivers
- Recordkeeping expectations for hiring and qualification files
Employers remain responsible for final hiring decisions and maintaining complete driver files.

