How is an employer notified of changes to a driver’s Clearinghouse record?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ002, issued on July 22, 2019, and rescinded on March 9, 2023.

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ002(2023-03-09)

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What is the annual requirement for employee queries and how is it tracked?

NOTE: This guidance revises FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001, issued on January 8, 2020, and rescinded on March 9, 2023.

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ001(2023-03-09)

Question:  What...

Is an employer required to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse for a driver-applicant subject to 49 CFR Part 382 before administering a road test in accordance with 49 CFR 391.31?

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ010(2022-01-27)

Question: Is an employer required to conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse for a driver-applicant subject to 49 CFR...

Is a motor carrier that is subject to Part 382 allowed to query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) for drivers who hold a commercial driver’s license (CDL) but who are operating only non-CDL-required commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in ...

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ009

Question: Is a motor carrier that is subject to Part 382 allowed to query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (...

When must current and prospective employers conduct a query of a CDL driver’s information in the Clearinghouse?

Guidance on When to Conduct Clearinghouse Queries

When must current and prospective employers conduct a query of a CDL driver’s information in the Clearinghouse?

An employer must conduct a pre-employment query for a prospective...

Is an employer required to conduct pre-employment and annual Clearinghouse queries for drivers who are in a random testing pool regulated by another DOT agency?

Guidance on whether an employer is required to conduct pre-employment and annual Clearinghouse queries for drivers who are in a random testing pool regulated by another DOT agency.

Is an employer required to conduct pre-employment and annual Clearinghouse queries...

Does an owner-operator have to conduct queries on himself/herself?

Guidance on Owner Operator Self Queries

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Does an owner-operator have to conduct queries on himself/herself?

Yes. Anyone who employs a commercial driver’s license...

What records should employers maintain in a driver qualification file to meet the requirements of section § 382.701(e)?

Guidance on Maintaining Employer Records

What records should employers maintain in a driver qualification file to meet the requirements of section § 382.701(e)?

As of January 6, 2020, employers are required to conduct both...

What is the difference between a full and limited query?

Guidance on the difference between limited and full Clearinghouse queries

What is the difference between a full and limited query?

A limited query allows an employer to determine if an individual driver’s Clearinghouse record has any...

When will an employer be notified of changes to a driver’s Clearinghouse record?

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-FAQ002(2023-03-09).

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.701-FAQ002

Guidance on when an employer will be...