If a driver has a drug and alcohol program violation in one State, then applies for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in another State, will the Clearinghouse be able to connect that driver’s drug and alcohol violation history to the new CDL?

Guidance on drivers with drug and alcohol program violations in multiple states

If a driver has a drug and alcohol program violation in one State, then applies for a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in another State, will the Clearinghouse be able to connect that driver’s...

Can a consortium/third party administrator (service agent) make the determination that an owner-operator has refused a DOT drug or alcohol test?

Guidance on C/TPA determination of test refusal by owner-operator.

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Can a consortium/third party administrator (service agent) make the determination that an owner-operator has refused a DOT drug or alcohol test?

Answer

Yes....

Can a substance abuse professional (SAP) modify or delete return-to-duty (RTD) information he/she has reported?

Guidance on SAP Information Modification

Can a substance abuse professional (SAP) modify or delete return-to-duty (RTD) information he/she has reported?

At this...

How do I purchase a query plan?

Guidance on purchasing a Clearinghouse query plan

How do I purchase a query plan?

Query plans may be purchased only on the FMCSA Clearinghouse website by registered employers.  A consortium/third-party administrator (C/TPA) may...

Employment Change Prior to Completion of Follow-up Testing: Can a driver who tested positive and completed the return-to-duty process change employers before the follow-up testing is completed?

Describes how to resume the follow-up testing plan when changing employers.

Employment Change Prior to Completion of Follow-up Testing: Can a driver who tested positive and completed the return-to-duty process change employers before the follow-up testing is completed?...

Is the Clearinghouse subject to the Privacy Act requirements?

Guidance on of Privacy Act applicability to the Clearinghouse

Is the Clearinghouse subject to the Privacy Act requirements?

Yes. The Clearinghouse is subject to certain provisions of the Privacy Act. For example, the Agency will...

SAP Evaluation: Can employers or drivers seek a second substance abuse professional (SAP) evaluation if they disagree with the first SAP’s recommendations?

Guidance for employers or drivers seeking a second SAP evaluation.

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SAP Evaluation: Can employers or drivers seek a second substance abuse professional (SAP) evaluation if they disagree with the first SAP’s recommendations?

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No. Once a...

Does the final rule change any of the existing drug and alcohol program requirements in Part 40?

Guidance clarifying that there is no change to the existing Part 40 drug and alcohol program requirements

Does the final rule change any of the existing drug and alcohol program requirements in Part 40?

No, the final rule does not...

May employers report the results of drug or alcohol tests not required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Clearinghouse?

Guidance clarifying that non-DOT rest results may not be reported to the Clearinghouse

May employers report the results of drug or alcohol tests not required by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Clearinghouse?

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Payment for SAP Services: Who is required to pay for services provided by a DOT qualified substance abuse professional (SAP)?

Guidance on SAP compensation.

Question Payment for SAP Services: Who is required to pay for services provided by a DOT qualified substance abuse professional (SAP)?

Answer The DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations do not address how a...