Employers of CDL drivers covered by FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules must use the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as required by Part 382. Core duties include a pre-employment query before covered safety-sensitive work and an annual query for each covered driver.[1]
Why this matters
Clearinghouse compliance is not a stand-alone task. Query timing, driver status, required consent, employer action, and records all connect back to whether a driver can legally perform safety-sensitive work.
Owner-operators have an added layer
Owner-operators have both employer and driver obligations. FMCSA allows a properly designated C/TPA to perform certain Clearinghouse functions on an owner-operator's behalf.[2]
Where Skyside fits
Skyside can help coordinate Clearinghouse-related program administration as part of a broader DOT compliance program, so the employer is not relying on disconnected reminders and manual follow-up.
See Skyside DOT program management or contact Skyside Compliance.