FMCSA Clearinghouse Assistance
The FMCSA Clearinghouse is a database of drug and alcohol program violations for CDL drivers. Employers generally have required queries to run — both before hiring a driver and on an ongoing annual basis.
You don't have to use us. You can complete this yourself directly in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. Our fee is for preparing and filing it on your behalf.
Who typically needs this
- Carriers employing CDL drivers
- Carriers hiring new CDL drivers
- Carriers who haven't completed required annual queries
What DOT Compliance Partner handles
- Running required pre-employment and annual queries
- Keeping records of query results
- Reporting violations where required of the employer
What we'll need from you
- Driver roster with CDL numbers
- Clearinghouse account access or authorization to act on your behalf
How it works
- 01
We review your driver list
We identify which queries are outstanding for your current roster.
- 02
We run the queries
Required pre-employment and annual checks are completed and logged.
- 03
We keep you current
Ongoing support so new hires and annual queries don't get missed.
Deadlines & renewal
Pre-employment queries are generally required before a new driver starts. Annual queries are required on an ongoing yearly basis for current drivers.
Common mistakes
- Skipping the pre-employment query before a new driver starts driving
- Missing the annual query cycle for existing drivers
- Not keeping documentation of completed queries
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DOT Compliance Partner is a private third-party service provider and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Transportation, FMCSA, the UCR Plan, or any other government agency.