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. An Arizona carrier can obtain help with account roles, queries, consent records and permitted reporting tasks.
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Use the correct query and consent
Every pre-employment query must be a full query, and full queries require the driver’s electronic consent in the Clearinghouse. If a limited query shows information exists, complete a full query within 24 hours of the limited query. If this deadline is missed, remove the driver from safety-sensitive functions until the full query is completed and confirms no prohibition.
Clearinghouse and Arizona license records
An Arizona employer should keep the national Clearinghouse check separate from the driver’s state license record. ADOT motor vehicle record guidance explains the driving-record route for Arizona 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.
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.
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.