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Is Clearinghouse registration mandatory?
Yes — every DOT-regulated employer must register and run queries.
- Verified Date: May 18, 2026
Will I receive proof that the query was completed?
Yes. We provide documentation that a pre-employment full query was completed and its outcome,
suitable for your compliance files.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Does this service pay for FMCSA query credits?
Employers are responsible for purchasing query plans directly in their Clearinghouse account.
Our service covers the management and processing of the queries.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Do I still need my own Clearinghouse account?
Yes. Employers must have an active Clearinghouse account. We operate within or alongside your
existing employer/TPA setup.
- Verified Date: May 18, 2026
Does this include annual limited queries?
No. This service covers pre-employment full queries only. Annual limited query
Services can be purchased separately.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Are pre-employment full queries required
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.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Can this be purchased in bulk?
Yes — we offer multi-driver packages for fleets.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Do I receive documentation?
Yes, you receive proof of query completion for your driver files.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
What happens if a driver does not consent?
You cannot run the query, and FMCSA prohibits the driver from performing safety-sensitive duties.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026
Does this service include query credits?
No. Employers must purchase query plans inside their FMCSA Clearinghouse account.
- Verified Date: April 22, 2026