Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a database of drug and alcohol program violations by CDL drivers. Employers and owner operators must run queries and report as the rules require.
Why it matters to owner operators
Owner operators who hold a CDL and are their own employer must register and meet the program requirements, including designating a service agent. A violation can bar you from driving until the return-to-duty process is finished.
Example
A carrier runs a Clearinghouse query on a new driver before allowing them to drive.
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Compliance & Safety: Getting set up and staying compliant keeps your truck earning. We help new carriers with broker setup packets and certificates of insurance. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
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