The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse lets covered employers check whether drivers subject to Part 382, including applicable CDL and CLP holders, are prohibited from safety-sensitive work because of a drug or alcohol program violation. A Raleigh carrier can obtain help with account roles, queries, consent records and permitted reporting tasks.
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Keep accounts and roles distinct
An employer may designate a C/TPA for permitted Clearinghouse tasks, but still needs its own account and purchased query plan. A driver uses a separate role to provide electronic consent and review their record. Sharing credentials is not a substitute for setting up the appropriate authorization.
Clearinghouse and North Carolina license records
A Raleigh employer should keep the national Clearinghouse check separate from the driver’s state license record. NCDMV driving record guidance explains the driving-record route for North Carolina license holders. Check names and license details before running the query, and investigate any mismatch. Drivers licensed elsewhere need the relevant issuing state’s record and licensing instructions, regardless of the employer’s address.
Coordinate return-to-duty reporting
The SAP, medical review officer and employer have different reporting responsibilities. An administrator should identify the report and authorized party involved in each open issue. Completing a course or changing an internal spreadsheet does not replace the required evaluation, test or Clearinghouse report.
A change to not-prohibited Clearinghouse status does not itself reinstate commercial driving privileges. The relevant State Driver Licensing Agency handles the licensing process.
For the wider process, read the service guide and FMCSA Clearinghouse employer guidance. Compare declared coverage and confirm the required service directly with any provider you contact.