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Want to stay ahead of the game in the trucking industry? Read the article to learn more about how the FMCSA's efforts are impacting driver verification and the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Stay informed and keep your fleet safe as new requirements come into effect on Nov. 18! https://ow.ly/O3rM50RmqXF

Big changes are here for the transportation industry. Beginning November 18, 2024, the FMCSA will require State Driver’s Licensing Agencies to revoke commercial driving privileges from individuals who have a “prohibited” status in the agency’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Get the full breakdown on what you need to know in our latest blog: https://hubs.ly/Q02QYtTH0

There are two different types of Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse queries that FMCSA-regulated companies must run: limited and full. Both require driver consent, but the type of consent depends on the query. Our latest article reviews how to get compliant consent from your drivers, so you can run both pre-employment and annual queries according to federal regulations: https://lnkd.in/gH7KX4zY #fmcsa #clearinghouse #consent

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Effective November 18, 2024, State Driver's Licensing Agencies must remove the CDL privileges of drivers in a “prohibited” status in the Clearinghouse, This will result in a downgraded CDL license until the driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process The Clearinghouse-II update also requires the following: SDLAs must query the DOD Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse before issuing, renewing, upgrading, or transferring CDLs and issuing, renewing, and upgrading CLPs. SDLAs must review a driver’s information when notified by FMCSA of a driver’s Clearinghouse status change. Note: SDLAs with legislative authority currently have the option to voluntarily query the Clearinghouse and downgrade CDLs for prohibited drivers and may do so before the November 18, 2024 compliance date. https://lnkd.in/gAGeUFFE

Stay compliant this summer with TrueNorth! 🌞 Our team is here to help you navigate FMCSA regulations and keep your operations running smoothly. From driver qualification files to drug and alcohol compliance, we’ve got you covered. Contact us today! 🚚✅ #ComplianceSupport #SummerSafety

The number of drivers facing a license downgrade per the new FMCSA requirements has increased from 163,000 to 171,000+ in just two months. "Starting November 18, 2024, the FMCSA will require State Driver’s Licensing Agencies to revoke commercial driving privileges from individuals who have a “prohibited” status in the agency’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. This would result in a downgrade of the license until the driver completes the return-to-duty (RTD) process" Don't be in the dark about these downgrades! #mvrmonitoring #SambaSafety https://lnkd.in/gCPm7eM7

Did you know? The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is sending letters to commercial drivers with violations warning them their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be downgraded unless they successfully complete the return-to-duty (RTD) process with a qualified substance abuse professional (SAP) before the date listed in the letter. Read our latest blog to learn the facts about protecting your organization and ensuring your drivers do not lose their CDL privileges. https://lnkd.in/gA3MeaDS #ASAPcheck #FMCSA #CDL #DOT #Compliance #CommercialDriver #DrugScreeningPrograms

FAQ: Are CDL drivers who are employed by state government agencies subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements? ✅Yes, Drivers for government agencies who operate vehicles that require aCDL, and are not otherwise exempted in §382.103(d) are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. The statutory definition of “employer” for Part 382, applies to any person including the United States, a State or a political subdivision of a State, and the District of Columbia, that owns or leases a commercial motor vehicle or assigns employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle. §382.103(c) specifically provides that the exceptions from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for Federal, State, and local government agencies do not apply to the FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements in Part 382. The only exceptions to the requirements of part 382 are found in §382.103. Last Updated : May 14, 2015 Source: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

We will be diving into some of the most commonly asked questions on how to stay compliant. See you there!