Clearinghouse Setup

FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that gives employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs), and State law enforcement personnel real-time information about CDL driver drug and alcohol violations.

All motor carriers that employ CDL drivers are required to register with the Clearinghouse, conduct pre-employment queries, and perform annual queries for all current CDL drivers. Failure to comply with Clearinghouse requirements is a serious violation that can result in significant fines and affect your safety rating.

Clearinghouse Compliance Requirements

• Employer registration in the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Designation of a Clearinghouse account administrator
• Pre-employment full query for all new CDL drivers
• Annual limited query for all current CDL drivers
• Reporting of drug and alcohol violations to the Clearinghouse
• Return-to-duty process documentation
• Follow-up testing program management
• Clearinghouse query consent documentation
• Integration with drug and alcohol testing program
• Record retention for all Clearinghouse queries and results

Drug & Alcohol Program Management

In addition to Clearinghouse setup, Texas DOT Compliance Group provides full drug and alcohol program management services, including consortium enrollment, random testing pool management, policy development, and supervisor training for reasonable suspicion determinations.