On Jan. 6, directed by an act of Congress, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched an online database called the . Employers that utilize commercial drivers should be aware of the new reporting and query requirements.

To assist employers, FMCSA has developed several resources located on the :

• Overview of the Clearinghouse and
• Clearinghouse
• Clearinghouse
• for the Clearinghouse Team

ABC’s general counsel, Littler Mendelson, also has developed informative resources on the Clearinghouse:

• An of the Clearinghouse new reporting and query requirements
• A on the Clearinghouse

Continue to visit Newsline for any updates on the CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.