SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials are encouraging motor carriers to register now on the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database, aimed at ending job-hopping by drivers who fail their drug and alcohol test.
October 10, 2019Government, Business, Safety
Employers, Drivers Urged to Register for Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse
Government, Business, Safety
FMCSA Proposes 3-Year Delay for States to Comply With Clearinghouse Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to extend the date by which state driver licensing agencies must comply with certain Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule requirements.
September 5, 2019Government, Business, Technology, Safety
FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
August 21, 2019Business, Safety
Brace Yourself: The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Brings New Challenges to Recruiting Drivers
A fundamental shift in how carriers recruit and qualify drivers will occur on January 6, 2020. Safety will improve as drug and/or alcohol violations will be easier to identify, and as drivers who are ineligible to operate commercial motor vehicles are promptly removed from their driving responsibilities as a result. However, this improvement will come with a cost as carriers adapt to new rules.Â
August 1, 2019Government, Business
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule Gains White House Approval
The White House Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 31 completed its review of the final Commercial Drivers’ License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule.
November 3, 2016Business, Government
FMCSA Proposes Clearinghouse For Drug, Alcohol Test Results
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week published a proposal that would establish a national clearinghouse of drug and alcohol test results for truck drivers.
February 17, 2014