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DOT drug and alcohol testingFMCSA Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseDo employers have to query the Clearinghouse?

Do employers have to query the Clearinghouse?

Yes. Under 49 CFR 382.701, an employer of CDL drivers must:

  • Run a full pre-employment query before a driver first performs safety-sensitive functions for the company.
  • Run a query at least once a year for every driver subject to drug and alcohol testing. A limited query is enough unless it shows that information exists.
  • Keep a record of each query and the information received for 3 years. An employer with a valid Clearinghouse registration meets this requirement.

An employer must not let a driver perform safety-sensitive functions if the query shows an unresolved violation.

Full guide

  • FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

See also

  • §382.701 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse