Last updated on September 23rd, 2020 at 04:09 pmThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released a detailed summary of data related to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. The stats covered total violations broken down by type of drug, alcohol, and refusals. It also showed the number of drivers in the return to duty or prohibited […]
Last updated on September 23rd, 2020 at 04:09 pmFMCSA has recently updated the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to allow employers to link their Clearinghouse accounts with their FMCSA Portal accounts. This will enable employers to associate Clearinghouse activity (reporting violations, conducting queries, purchasing query plans, and designating consortia/third-party administrators (C/TPAs)) with a specified USDOT Number […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 09:55 amSeveral questions reqarding DOT regulations for drug and alcohol testing that we get often include: How do I get back to Work After a DOT Positive Drug Test? How long will the SAP process take? Does a positive DOT drug test effect my CDL license? Do I […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 04:27 pmAs of January 22, 2020 – FMCSA Notice says: The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is now fully operational, and mandatory use is now in effect. For more information on how drivers, employers, and service agents are required to use the Clearinghouse. NOTE: For employers or drivers who, […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 04:32 pmAs we transitioned to 2020, there have been some very significant changes that have already gone into effect or will go into effect this year. These changes affect drug and alcohol testing services provided by 3rd party administrators (TPAs) and background screening companies plus they may dramatically […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 04:33 pmWith Monday, January 6, 2020 being the first day of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, many users have experienced delays, time outs and crashes on the FMCSA web site – https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Some users have been successful, and some were not. The FMCSA Portal website also has experienced […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 01:38 pmAs an employer, are you regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)? If yes, we hope you are aware of the new FMCSA Clearinghouse. As of January 6, 2020, you must be registered in the Clearinghouse and you must Query any new drivers you are […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 01:38 pmToday’s short video is for owner operator truck drivers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA. This is a new regulation that affects you. This is probably the biggest change in DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations in many years and it affects owner […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 01:40 pmFor owner operator clients of National Drug Screening, please pay careful attention to these instructions: January 6th, 2020 is the effective date for the new FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. As a regulated motor carrier, you are affected by this new rule and the addition to Part […]
Last updated on October 2nd, 2020 at 04:33 pm– Procrastination is not an option. By: Tommy Eden, Partner Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP Clearinghouse Opened for Registration 9.28.2019 As with most mandated Federal Regulations, resistance is futile to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse with FMCSA regulated employers and CDL Driver registration […]
