What happens if an employer or service agent submits false information to the Clearinghouse?
Q&A
What happens if an employer or service agent submits false information to the Clearinghouse?
Guidance:
An employer or service agent who knowingly submits false information to the Clearinghouse may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties. See 49 CFR 382.723, 382.727.
Employers and C/TPAs are required to provide specific documentation to support the reporting of actual knowledge or a refusal to test (§§ 382.705(b)(3) and (4)). The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will remove information from the driver’s Clearinghouse record that is determined to be false.
Regulatory Topic:
Guidance stating that providing false information in the Clearinghouse is prohibited
Effective Date: Monday, September 30, 2019
Issued Date: Monday, September 30, 2019