Understanding the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that gives employers real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug and alcohol program violations. As a carrier, you are required to query this system during the pre-employment process and at least once annually for all current drivers.

Failure to conduct these queries can result in significant penalties. The goal is simple: to ensure drivers with unresolved violations are not operating heavy machinery on public roads. Utilizing a compliance partner to manage your Clearinghouse requirements ensures that you are not only meeting federal mandates but also protecting your company from the massive liability associated with an impaired driving accident.

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that gives employers real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) drug and alcohol program violations. As a carrier, you are required to query this system during the pre-employment process and at least once annually for all current drivers.

Failure to conduct these queries can result in significant penalties. The goal is simple: to ensure drivers with unresolved violations are not operating heavy machinery on public roads. Utilizing a compliance partner to manage your Clearinghouse requirements ensures that you are not only meeting federal mandates but also protecting your company from the massive liability associated with an impaired driving accident.