NOTE: This guidance was rescinded on March 9, 2023, and is no longer in effect.  Please see revised guidance FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001(2023-03-09).

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001

Guidance on Clearinghouse Annual Query Date

Question

Is the annual requirement for employee queries based upon the calendar year or by hire date?

Guidance

Employees must be queried at least once within a 365-day period based on their hire date, or another 12-month period determined by the employer, as long as the requirements of § 382.701(b) are met.