FMCSA Clearinghouse
At New Era Titans’ we understand the importance of compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations. Our reliable and efficient DOT and FMCSA Clearinghouse services are designed to make the compliance process as seamless as possible. With the implementation of the drug & alcohol clearinghouse, it is mandatory for employers to conduct queries to determine whether their drivers are allowed to perform safety-sensitive functions due to drug and alcohol violations.
What is a FMCSA Clearinghouse?
The drug and alcohol clearinghouse is a secure online database used by employers to conduct searches about drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMV). A DOT or FMCSA clearinghouse query is a search of the database to help determine if a driver has a report of drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace.
Essential in the transportation industry, employers can easily access information about their drivers’ drug and alcohol testing history and identify alleged lapses in the program. This helps ensure that current and new employees with violations cannot carry out safety-sensitive activities.
Annual FMCSA Drug And Alcohol Clearinghouse
An annual DOT drug & alcohol clearinghouse query is a request for all drivers who work for the company. This query aims to determine if there was a violation by a positive drug and alcohol test result which the employee did not disclose.
Motor carrier employers of CDL drivers are required to conduct an annual Dot drug & alcohol clearinghouse query on all drivers at least once every year per § 382.701. Failure to perform the required act could result in hefty fines due to non-compliance.
FMCSA Clearinghouse Query Types
There are two forms of queries, limited queries and full queries. A query may reveal private information about a registered driver. Therefore, every clearinghouse query requires a driver’s consent, depending upon the nature of a query. A consent form may be electronically signed within the clearinghouse system.
- Limited Query (Satisfies the Annual Clearinghouse Query Requirement)
- Full Query (Includes All Pre-Employment Queries)
Frequently Asked Questions
Employers in the transportation industry are required by law to conduct annual clearinghouse queries on their drivers.
The results of a clearinghouse inquiry can reveal a driver’s history of drug and alcohol testing, as well as any violations that would disqualify them from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
Request A DOT Clearinghouse Query Today!
To insure safety on the road, performing an FMCSA or DOT clearinghouse query is a vital step in the transportation industry. At New Era Titans we understand the importance of staying DOT compliant. We believe in providing you with accurate and timely results, giving you peace of mind and helping you focus on core business tasks.
Contact us today to conduct a clearinghouse query and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
