Regulatory Guidance
Welcome to the FMCSA Guidance Portal. This web portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains and links to all guidance documents in effect from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract.
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| Subject | Agency Identifier | Topic | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May an employer notify a driver of his/her selection for a random controlled substances test while the driver is in an off-duty status? | FMCSA-D&A-382.305-FAQ011 | Notifying a driver of his/her selection for a random test while the driver is in an off-duty status | |
| Section § 382.103: Applicability | FMCSA-D&A-382.103-Q002 | Applicability of part 382 to driver training schools and student drivers | |
| Is it permissible to select alternates for the purpose of complying with the Random Testing regulations? | FMCSA-D&A-382.305-FAQ012 | Selecting alternates for the purpose of complying with the random testing regulations | |
| (FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.711-FAQ004) | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.711-FAQ004 | Guidance on Staffing Agency registration in the Clearinghouse | |
| Which drivers are to be included in a alcohol and controlled substances testing program under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) rule? | FMCSA-D&A-382.103-Q07 | Applicability of drug and alcohol testing requirements to drivers operating CMVs in commerce | |
| Should a medical review officer (MRO) report a negative-dilute test result in the Clearinghouse? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.705-FAQ015 | Guidance Clarifying that a negative-dilute RTD result should be reported as “negative” | |
| How can I track the progress of my bulk queries? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ007 | Guidance on Bulk Query Tracking | |
| How does an employer or consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) submit a bulk query? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ022 | Guidance on How to submit bulk query | |
| Part 380 – Entry level Driver Training Guidance Q&A (Q026) | FMCSA-ELDT-380-Q026 | Commercial Driver License; Entry level Driver Training | |
| Can a substance abuse professional (SAP) modify or delete return-to-duty (RTD) information he/she has reported? | FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382-FAQ031 | Guidance on SAP Information Modification |