Are volunteer drivers subject to alcohol and drug testing?

Section § 382.103: Applicability.

Question 10: Are volunteer drivers subject to alcohol and drug testing?

Guidance: Yes. The applicability of Part 382 is coextensive with Part 383. The definition of “driver” in §382.107 and the definition of “employee...

Which users are charged a fee for using the Clearinghouse?

Guidance on who is charged a fee

Which users are charged a fee for using the Clearinghouse?

The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse statute allows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to collect Clearinghouse fees when...

Are there plans to support an employer interface allowing for automated uploads via a web service, or similar?

Guidance on Clearinghouse Webservice interface

Are there plans to support an employer interface allowing for automated uploads via a web service, or similar?

At this time, there are no integration specifications available. Due to the...

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.

Question

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...

Do vehicles inspected under a periodic Canadian or Mexican inspection program comply with the FMCSA periodic inspection standards?

FAQ001 Question: Do vehicles inspected under a periodic Canadian or Mexican inspection program comply with the FMCSA periodic inspection standards?

Answer: Yes.  The FMCSA has determined that the periodic inspection programs required by all of the Canadian Provinces and Mexico's...