Term
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The US federal database of drug and alcohol program violations by CDL drivers, which employers must query before hiring.
VAULT 33|27 · Updated 12 November 2026 · 1 min read
What it means
Employers must conduct a pre-employment query of the Clearinghouse before a CDL driver subject to testing performs safety-sensitive functions, and run at least an annual query on current drivers.
Why it matters for your business
Building the query and consent step into the recruiting pipeline prevents good drivers from waiting on paperwork. Compliance decisions stay with the carrier's safety team.
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