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Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse: Who Qualifies and What You Get

Learn how the Clearinghouse tracks drug and alcohol violations for CDL holders to ensure road safety in the United States.

This is a secure online database used to track drug and alcohol violations for professional drivers to help keep roads safe.

Who it's for

This system is for all commercial driver's license (CDL) holders who are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing under federal regulations.

What you get

You get a centralized, secure digital record that tracks drug test records and violations. This ensures that information about a driver's compliance is available to relevant parties to maintain safety standards.

What it costs you

It is free to register for the system. However, it does require you to report any positive drug test results.

The catch to know

To allow current or future employers to check your records, you must specifically register and provide your consent for them to run queries against your profile.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official online portal.
  2. Complete the registration process for your profile.
  3. Provide the necessary consent if you want employers to be able to view your records.

https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/