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Today we're going to learn about the FMCS, a clearing house. What is it and how do you stay compliant? The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a critical tool in ensuring safety and compliance in the commercial transportation industry. It was established under 49 CFR Part 382. The Clearing House is a secure online database that tracks commercial driver violations related to the dot drug and alcohol testing program. This system helps employers, enforcement agencies and other stakeholders to identify drivers who are prohibited from operating commercial motor vehicles due to drug or alcohol violations. O What does Clearinghouse do? Well, before the clearing House, there was no centralized way to track drug and alcohol violations across different companies. A driver who failed the drug test at one company could simply apply to another company without disclosing their violation. The Clearing House closes that loophole by ensuring that all violations and return to duty processes are recorded in one place, accessible to authorized parties. So who needs to use the clearing house? Several key groups are required to register and interact with the system. Employers must conduct pre employment and annual queries on all CDL drivers to ensure they are not prohibited from operating a CMV. Drivers must register to view their records and provide consent for potential employers to access their information. Medical review officers or MRO's and 3rd party administrators must report violations, refusals and return to duty progress. State license agencies and law enforcement use the database to identify disqualified drivers. So how do you stay compliant? Employers must conduct mandatory queries. A pre employment query is required before hiring any CDL driver and an annual limited query must be conducted for current employees. Employers must report positive drug tests, alcohol violations, refusals to test an actual knowledge of violations within three business days. Drivers should be encouraged to register for the clearing house so they can monitor their records and ensure accuracy. Employers must maintain compliance records and proof of clearinghouse queries for a minimum of three years. So what's the consequence in non compliance? Failure to comply with clearing house regulations can result in serious penalties, fines up to $58133 per violation, suspension or revocation of operating authority. Increase liability in accident investigations. The FMCS a clearinghouse is not just requirement, it's a safeguard for fleets, drivers and the public. By following clearing house rules, employers can ensure they are hiring, retaining safe, qualified drivers, while drivers can protect their careers by staying compliant with dot drug and alcohol testing regulations. If you haven't already registered or conducted your required queries, now's the time to act. Compliance isn't just about avoiding fines, it's about ensuring the safety of our roads.