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FMCSA Proposes to Plug ‘Information Gap’ in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a proposed rule that would plug an existing “information gap” to ensure that state driver licensing agencies are prohibited from issuing, renewing, upgrading or transferring a commercial driver license or learner permit to truck drivers with drug and alcohol violations.
April 27, 2020FMCSA Clearinghouse Operational After Technical Difficulties
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is functioning normally after experiencing connectivity issues that rendered the system unable to validate commercial driver licenses.
March 5, 2020Movie Industry’s Drivers Seek Exemption From Full Clearinghouse Queries
Movie set employees David Pickar (front) and Bruce Henderson unload lighting equipment from a truck Aug. 4, 2005, in Seattle. (Ted S. Warren/Associated Press)
A group that provides commercial motor vehicle driver services for major motion pictures studios, independent productions and commercial production houses in the U.S. has asked for an exemption that would allow it to conduct limited queries of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for its drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced March 5.
March 5, 2020FMCSA Drug Clearinghouse Goes Live, Experiences Connectivity Issues
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s long-awaited Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse experienced connectivity issues during its opening days.
January 7, 2020FMCSA Issues Final Rule for States to Comply With Clearinghouse Requirements
Technicians test specimens at the Quest Diagnostics laboratory in Teterboro, N.J. (Quest Diagnostics)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced Dec. 12 a final rule extending by three years the date for state driver's licensing agencies to comply with certain Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements.
December 12, 2019FMCSA Says Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse Will Be Open to Other Agencies
A technician works on a drug test. (Quest Diagnostics)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced its plans to permit Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse records to be disclosed to agencies outside the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure compliance with drug testing regulations.
October 22, 2019Employers, Drivers Urged to Register for Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse
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SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials are encouraging motor carriers to register now on the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database, aimed at ending job-hopping by drivers who fail their drug and alcohol test.
October 10, 2019FMCSA Proposes 3-Year Delay for States to Comply With Clearinghouse Rule
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to extend the date by which state driver licensing agencies must comply with certain Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule requirements.
September 5, 2019FMCSA Releases Payment Options for Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
A Quest Diagnostic technician reviews data. (Quest Diagnostics)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released query plans, including pricing options, for trucking companies seeking to use the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
August 21, 2019Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule Gains White House Approval
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The White House Office of Management and Budget on Oct. 31 completed its review of the final Commercial Drivers’ License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse rule.
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