DOT Clearinghouse

What is the DOT Clearinghouse?

The DOT Clearinghouse is a secure online database managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that provides real-time access to drug and alcohol program violation records for commercial drivers. Authorized users, including employers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), state driver licensing agencies, and law enforcement personnel, use the system to verify compliance with federal testing regulations and ensure safety-sensitive employees are eligible to perform their duties.

DriverCheck has extensive experience supporting DOT-regulated organizations and can manage your Clearinghouse program from registration and queries to ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting.

The Clearinghouse plays a critical role in preventing drivers with unresolved violations from operating commercial vehicles, helping promote safety, transparency, and accountability across the transportation industry.

Clearinghouse Regulations​

In accordance with U.S. DOT regulations 49 CFR 382 Subpart G, FMCSA regulated DOT-regulated employers are required to do the following to comply with the Clearinghouse:​

  • Conduct pre-employment queries on all new drivers​

  • Conduct an annual query on all existing/active drivers​

  • Obtain consent from each driver before conducting a query in the Clearinghouse​

  • Report drug & alcohol violations and results to the Clearinghouse such as​

    • An alcohol confirmation test result with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater​

    • A positive drug test as verified by the MRO​

    • A negative return-to-work test result​

    • A refusal to test determination​

    • A report that the driver has successfully completed all follow-up tests as prescribed in the SAP report​

    • Alcohol use while on-duty or pre-duty​

    • Controlled substance use pursuant to Part 382.213​​

DriverCheck Can Help

  • Report non-negative alcohol & drug violations to the Clearinghouse​

  • Conduct queries of driver’s records in the Clearinghouse​

  • Archive and ensure all documentation is available to a client when audited by the DOT​

  • Manage the driver consent process​

  • Answer all your questions!

Related Links:

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

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