Clearinghouse Update

Starting today, the FMCSA Clearinghouse final rule goes into effect; in where state driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) will be removing CDL privileges for any CMV driver with a ‘prohibited’ status within the federal database.

Some states began the downgrading of CDL licenses as early as August this year, and nearly 180,000 CDL/CLP holders are expected to be impacted.

The new rule includes four major provisions, including:

• SDLAs must deny CDL transactions for prohibited drivers
• SDLAs must remove CDL privileges from a driver’s license after receiving a violation notification from FMCSA
• SDLAs need to treat Commercial Learner’s Permit privileges in a similar manner to CDL privileges, as it concerns Clearinghouse violations
• States receiving Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Grant funding must adopt Clearinghouse’s prohibitions

You can read the full regulations here: https://www.regulations.gov/document/FMCSA-2017-0330-0036

If you haven’t implemented Clearinghouse queries in your Driver Qualification program, please reach out to [email protected] to get more information on how we can help get your organization compliant!

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