The FMCSA Clearinghouse FAQs Answered

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Timestamps:
0:22 What is the Clearinghouse?
1:00 Do I need to register in the Clearinghouse?
1:10 How much will the Clearinghouse Cost?
1:16 Where can I register for the Clearinghouse?
1:27 What is a query?
1:55 When should you register in the Clearinghouse?
Do you have more questions? Check out the FMCSA FAQ page for more detailed information. clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ
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"You might have heard that registration for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is open and if you still have questions about what it is and what you need to do, then stay tuned! That’s what this video is all about! The Clearinghouse applies to you whether you’re a truck driver, owner-operator, and especially if you’re a trucking company owner - it’s important to know the basics. So, let’s get started!
The first question you probably have is, what is the Clearinghouse?
The Clearinghouse is a secure online database created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or the FMCSA for short. It was created to give these people: employers, the FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs), and State law enforcement agents real-time information about drug and alcohol program violations for commercial driver’s license and learner’s permit (CLP) holders.
There has never been a clear way to see drug and alcohol test records and violations from state to state because each state has their own reporting process - that’s why the FMCSA Clearinghouse was created. Now, drug and alcohol test results, including test refusals, for all CDL and CLP holders can be accessible in one location.
If you’re a truck driver you might think you don’t need to know about the Clearinghouse but that’s not true! Employers, drivers, medical review officers (MROs), substance abuse professionals (SAPs), and drug and alcohol consortiums all have to register in the Clearinghouse.
If you’re wondering how much it’s going to cost. The good news is that registration and submissions are free. Registration is open now so you can go register today at this website. clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov
But trucking company owners, owner-operators, and drug and alcohol consortiums are going to have to pay for queries. A query is an electronic check verifying if current or prospective employees are prohibited from operating due to unresolved drug and alcohol program violations.
The cost per query is $1.25. There are query bundles available making the cost per query cheaper, but those prices are going to vary. The FMCSA suggests you choose a bundle that includes enough queries for each driver you employ. You can always purchase additional plans and they don’t ever expire.
It’s a great idea to register now because the mandatory use of the Clearinghouse goes into effect on January 6th,2020. Employers will be required to report certain drug and alcohol program violations and can start conducting queries. Remember that manual inquiries with previous employers covering the last three years are still required. For now, you will need to use the Clearinghouse and state drug and alcohol violation reporting agencies, too.
In three years on January 6, 2023, the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will officially be the only remaining database remaining.
So, there is your quick Clearinghouse rundown. I didn’t cover everything you might need to know, just the basics, so if you want more detailed information you can head over to the FMCSA FAQs page here clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ
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@alonsoacevedo3226 4 жыл бұрын

As an employer, my take away from this sounds like its the pull notice program but for drug and alcohol violations, am i wrong?

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

Alonso, exactly. You just need to query your drivers and potential employees. A limited query, annually for drivers is required and a full query for potential employees.

@RedRedred-ld4pb 11 ай бұрын

FMCSA is to keep dope heads out of trucks.

@craigandrus7821 4 жыл бұрын

We didn’t have FMCSA prior to 2000 we don’t need them now defund FM CSA

@RedRedred-ld4pb 11 ай бұрын

If you don't like

@RedRedred-ld4pb 11 ай бұрын

We need to defend the dope head.

@55rajo 4 жыл бұрын

thanks

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. We hope it helped!

@nickdjurabek6409 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

FMCSA needs to call an employer and tell them why they can't access my account. Now the employer thinks I'm a drug addict because I didn't give them an okay to a query. FMCSA made me loose getting a job. Wonder how many other drivers lost a job ?

@iwontreplybacklol7481 4 жыл бұрын

Another program to hassle with for drivers and employers to pay up to the government more money which causes them to reduce driver pay and increase consumer prices. The tower just keeps adding up and it's going to fall over hard! No youth wants to drive, middle age guys are getting out becuae pay sucks and rules are insanely overbearing treats all drivers like idiots and the rules continuously put them between a rock and a hard place for which the driver always takes the blame. Shitty industry. For all the pomp and circumstance to get a license, get mentored, and all the responsibility and difficulty to keep the license, the pay is shit for what we do. This is my last driving job and I will be taking my CDL and shoving up the a$$ of the fmcsa and DMV. Tired of all the bullshit, I've been drug tested more than a felon drug addict, TRUTH!

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

We hear you, drivers do so much and don't get the appreciation that you deserve. We thank you for all your hard work, we see it and value it. Just to be clear, drivers don't need to pay for the clearinghouse. You just need to provide consent for queries to be run by your employer or potential employer. We know it's still an extra step you'll need to take.

@roberthummel380 3 жыл бұрын

Some politicians brother just got a job

@melimel961 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like another way for them to make money

@nickservin2593 3 жыл бұрын

It really is the fact that query isn't a one time thing is such BS

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

True. Just another way to add paperwork to a job. We have enough already.

@marloreihe3928 3 жыл бұрын

When truckers do a national strike ,this is going

@rickyharvey4835 3 жыл бұрын

Watch what happens when they no longer have a driver to run there products !!!!

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

I'm quitting early next year just because of the clearinghouse. And I have a perfect driving record.

@umidus1653 4 жыл бұрын

This fmcsa full of bs. Another way to stress drivers. What’s wrong with this people. The country going through bad times and this useless agency coming with new regulations. I am tired of this rubbish. Once things start to get to normal I am quitting with trucking. Wanted to do it in March. But can’t stay home and not support my country at this time. They should regulate crooks brokers not drivers.

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

I'm out next year just because of this.

@Narx9 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Noah!

@mylasrome976 3 жыл бұрын

@suhailaljumaly9438 Жыл бұрын

Hi I'm suhail ALJUMALY I have some wrong with clearing House please you know anyone help me service fixes with clearing House because I'm no speak English very well thank you have a great day

@apexcapital Жыл бұрын

You will need to contact the FMCSA directly.

@rickyharvey4835 3 жыл бұрын

Funny they wanted to work us 16 hours aday when we had the coronavirus !!!! Truckers dont stick together no more

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

There's no real truckers anymore. I'm getting out next year.

@nickservin2593 3 жыл бұрын

My problem with this is not every driver is going to register with clearinghouse. I know plenty of drivers who are just not computer literate or updated on technology. Most of them are just not going to understand even how to register with clearinghouse.

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

Nick, thank you for watching and for your perspective. This is going definitely one of many challenges that truck drivers and trucking company owners face.

@nickservin2593 3 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital I do have one quick question. I understand clearinghouse is used to report all types of Drug and Alcohol Testing. But, is it only to report the positive results, violations, or are negative results to be reported too?

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

@@nickservin2593 great question, this is what the FMCSA says, "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." We found this information on the FMCSA Clearinghouse FAQ page. Here is the link: clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

Each year it takes me 3 months to access my account and send an ok to a query. What a joke.

@nickservin2593 2 жыл бұрын

@@cammontreuil7509 I have never heard of such an issue with any of our drivers. they have more of an issue making an account because they are older and dont use computers or phones.

@Ruru214 4 жыл бұрын

Another pain in the ass thing you have to do as a driver adding to the stress

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

We hear you, but we're so thankful for you and all the truck drivers out there. America would be a standstill without you.

@chrismontreuil2206 4 жыл бұрын

You are right. There is enough security on here for someone working in the FBI. Everytime I mess with this piece of shit, I learn from another angle how much trouble it is. While being in my account and looking for a querry, it kicked me out before I could download more security codes. What a piece of shit.

@ojeezy316 3 жыл бұрын

They already underpay us wtf

@ojeezy316 3 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital no you don't

@last7509 3 жыл бұрын

exactly. but this is where everything is headed. completely intrusive spies and robots everywhere watching every blessed thing you do at all times. having to register for every blasted thing under the sun every year.

@JoseChavez-vq2vk 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah another way for the government to get money out of hard working people, buy a bundle to comply, and buy a e.log to comply, what's next buy special seats so ur ass wont hurt? Rules and more rules

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

Jose, you're right there have been a lot of rules put into effect these last few years and we hear you. It's important to us to explain the rules the best we can to keep trucking company owners from having to spend even more money for not complying. Thanks for watching the video.

@tylerh.2948 3 жыл бұрын

Funny because employers are more then willing to pay $450 plus for their authority when registration for both Portal and DACH are free. Registration for a USDOT is also for the most part free unless you choose certain roles.

@welcometohell5233 3 жыл бұрын

i can see why the trump fanatics are going crazy out there...

@williampabon1253 3 жыл бұрын

@@welcometohell5233 i can see why Biden's supporters who got fired for the pipeline are going crazy out there..

@welcometohell5233 3 жыл бұрын

@@williampabon1253 yep. both sides are just fooling their drooling fanatics.

@howlerzblade3501 4 жыл бұрын

Whats with the device tracking thing are they watching all the time or what does that part mean.

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

There isn't a tracking device with the FMCSA Clearinghouse, this just keeps better records of a drivers crash and safety record.

@wolfgangtritone1280 2 жыл бұрын

the audio is off to one side

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

What is it ? A joke. I lost 3 jobs in a row because employers couldn't access my account when they did a query.

@chuckmccann8661 2 жыл бұрын

Are cdl B drivers under this stuff as well? Are we apart of clearing house??

@focuspoultry8687 3 жыл бұрын

Does the owner have to take the drug test too or just only his drivers?

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

We believe it's limited to drivers but we advise you check out the FMCSA Clearinghouse FAQ page. Here is the link: clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ

@bobby9623 Жыл бұрын

The clearing house is a revenue grabber. And that’s that they learned that when they went to their seminar’s

@melimel961 4 жыл бұрын

Do 1099 company drivers need to regester?

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

Meli, you will need to give consent for your employer to run a query on you at some point this year. The FMCSA says you don't need to register right now, but you will most likely have to at some point.

@QJOHN76 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I’m having problems trying to register as an owner operator. I was already registered with clearinghouse through my prior employer. I am now an owner operator and I can’t seem to make any changes. Is there any way you can tell me what to do step-by-step so that my authority does not come to a halt hopefully you have some advice it would be greatly appreciate it

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, John. We suggest you reach out to the FMCSA to help you resolve your issue.

@timjoyce9380 3 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital FMSCA they got a mess on their hands ! They don't return emails or phone calls. THEY JUST MAKE PROBLEMS THEY DON'T FIX THEM !

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital online service is a nightmare. Difficult to navigate. People on the phone are stupid. Only person with any brains is a guy named Cory.

@noel3422 Жыл бұрын

Bullshit, so it really is a way for insurance company's to overturn the DMV so they can charge more for your insurance.

@normalsev1 3 жыл бұрын

I can't get a license verification on my license from my profile

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

you will have to contact the FMCSA regarding this issue.

@ediliahernandez1401 2 жыл бұрын

i have a question i have 4 drivers that driver for 3 different companies. the companies are all owned by the same family. how would i go about registering? Do we have to have one account for each company? Do we have to add the same drivers to each company and run a query under each one? please help thank you :)

@apexcapital 2 жыл бұрын

Edilia, please consult the FMCSA for the most accurate answers. Here are the contact options clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Contact

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck getting an answer. Phone service is a joke.

@rickyharvey4835 3 жыл бұрын

Defund the clearinghouse they love us when they have food toilet paper and gas at the station !!!! Defund the clearinghouse rules and regulations are killing the trucker

@tonyhyde7485 2 жыл бұрын

No way out. Just starve out

@mperson91 3 жыл бұрын

Distribution regulations aka socialism, stress the drivers and the country will develop a cancer

@geraldcollins7103 3 жыл бұрын

Is this mandatory?

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

It is mandatory. Trucking company owners need to register and run their first query by January 5, 2021. Drivers need to register and give consent to be queried. If you have more questions, head over the FMCSA's FAQs page here clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/FAQ

@geraldcollins7103 3 жыл бұрын

Oh ok thank you. I have been working for the same company for 10 years. I didn't know if it's optional as an employee. Thank you. Be safe ya'll

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

@@geraldcollins7103 Same to you, Gerald. Thank you for watching our video!

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital mandatory ? Some drivers are getting around this stupid bs.

@zerocool1876 2 жыл бұрын

i thought i lost my right headphone

@apexcapital 2 жыл бұрын

Oops, we missed that before we uploaded! Thanks for watching, though!

@Dee28796 2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to driving Nd our last driver didn’t have to do this nd now that I’m driving my boss wants me to register what’s this for if anybody can tell me lol

@apexcapital 2 жыл бұрын

Drivers are required to register in the Clearinghouse so that their employers can review and query their drug and alcohol records and potential violations.

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital the dmv printout does the same thing.

@5n_fidel 3 жыл бұрын

Do we get a drug test after doing this?

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

You would still be following the same requirements for drug testing. You just need to register for the clearinghouse once as a truck driver.

@cammontreuil7509 2 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital you gave the same kind of answer we get when call on the phone. It's a yes or no answer.

@Callmedaddy1 4 жыл бұрын

How far back in time does this go? When does forgiveness happen?

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

The mandatory use of the Clearinghouse started this year. To learn more about what you're required to do, go to the Clearinghouse Learning Center clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Learn

@richardwhitfield5722 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing prior to 1-2020

@craigandrus7821 4 жыл бұрын

Please join Ooida Resistance is American🇺🇸😎🇺🇸

@haroldclark4547 3 жыл бұрын

Where's you mask. Your definitely a robber

@southernconstruction5673 4 жыл бұрын

I need help with some of this stuff about time all this stuff came around I had surgery and recovery has been slow. Is there a phone number that i can call for help?

@apexcapital 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Becky, this is the website clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ and the number they have listed is (844) 955-0207. We're wishing you a speedy recovery soon!

@tylerh.2948 3 жыл бұрын

@@apexcapital That number is inaccurate, The Clearinghouse is 844-955-0207. The number you gave is for the Department of Transportation.

@apexcapital 3 жыл бұрын

@@tylerh.2948 thanks for letting us know! We will fix that in the comment above.