Clearinghouse What you Need to Know

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The Clearinghouse is a secure online database that gives employers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs), and State law enforcement personnel real-time information about commercial driver’s license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders’ drug and alcohol program violations.

The Clearinghouse contains records of violations of drug and alcohol prohibitions in 49 CFR Part 382, Subpart B, including positive drug or alcohol test results and test refusals. When a driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process and follow-up testing plan, this information is also recorded in the Clearinghouse.

Clearinghouse Status and CDL Downgrades - As of November 18, 2024, having a "prohibited" Clearinghouse status will result in losing or being denied a commercial driver's license (CDL) or commercial learner's permit (CLP). Read more about how a driver's Clearinghouse status affects CDL eligibility.

Drivers in a "prohibited" Clearinghouse status must complete the return-to-duty (RTD) process to become eligible for a CDL or CLP. Learn about the steps a driver takes to get back to being "not prohibited".

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing regulations can lead to:

• Fines and penalties for both employers and drivers.
• Loss of CDL privileges for drivers testing positive.
• Legal liabilities for motor carriers.
• Business restrictions and reputational damage.