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What violation and return-to-duty (RTD) information must employers report to the Clearinghouse?

Guidance on Employer Violation and RTD Reporting

Guidance Q&A

What violation and return-to-duty (RTD) information must employers report to the Clearinghouse?

Guidance: 

Per § 382.705(b), employers must report the following information to the Clearinghouse:

  • An alcohol confirmation test result with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater;  
  • A CDL driver’s refusal to submit to a Department of Transportation (DOT) test for drug or alcohol use;
  • Actual knowledge, as defined in § 382.107;
  • The negative RTD test results;
  • The date the driver successfully completed all follow-up tests as ordered by the substance abuse professional (SAP).
Regulatory Topic: Guidance on Employer Violation and RTD Reporting
Effective Date: Monday, July 22, 2019
Issued Date: Monday, July 22, 2019