FMCSA Clearinghouse Registration Is Open & Webinar – Nov. 13, 2019

The DOT Clearinghouse starts on January 6, 2020 and registration has officially opened for employers on the FMCSA website.

If you need help completing registration please click the following link for more information:

https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/Resource/Index/Registration-Employer-Instructions

Webinar – Nov. 13, 2019

We understand the Clearinghouse initiative has raised many questions. Our goal is to help simplify the process for you and provide valuable education about the requirements of this program.

On Nov. 13, 2019, we will host a webinar titled “Clearing the Air: Helpful Hints for DOT Clearinghouse”, from 1pm EST – 2pm EST.

The webinar will be hosted by Branden Kearse, DriverCheck’s Privacy and Compliance Coordinator. Branden has been working thoroughly through the DOT Clearinghouse and will help answer some of the most frequently asked questions.

Agenda includes:

• What is the Clearinghouse?
• What is the objective of the Clearinghouse?
• Clearinghouse Reporting Protocols
• What information is the Clearinghouse requesting?
• What is required to query a driver’s information in the Clearinghouse?
• How will drivers be notified of submission to the Clearinghouse?
• Clearinghouse Registration
• Owner-Operators
• Clearinghouse Pricing
• Employer Checklist

Designate DriverCheck as Your Clearinghouse TPA

If you wish for DriverCheck to manage the work of the Clearinghouse on your behalf, you will need to designate us on the Clearinghouse website, and check the three following options below:

• Report Violations

• Report RTD Information

• Conduct Queries

If you designate DriverCheck as your TPA in the Clearinghouse website, this means that you want us to manage your Clearinghouse program. By doing so, it will alleviate the burden on your organization while we ensure that you are in compliance with the program, and keep you informed of the entire process.

If you are unsure if you would like to designate DriverCheck and are considering managing your own Clearinghouse program, please give us a call to discuss.

You are also required to register within eManda to have DriverCheck provide Clearinghouse services for your company. Our registration portal is now live and can be found on eManda. This service will only be accessible on Desktop (not through mobile) and eManda Beta Version. It will not be assessible on Classic eManda.

DriverCheck fees will be visible in our registration portal and will be estimated by the number of active drivers your company has at the time of registration.

For more information, please click on the link below to view:

Episode 3 Clearing the Air: Helpful Hints for DOT Clearinghouse

Why Partner with DriverCheck for Clearinghouse?

Remember DriverCheck can do the following to help your company with the Clearinghouse:

• Manage the entire process so you are not distracted from your business.

• Monitor the rules and requirements to make sure you stay compliant including, ensuring all documentation is available when your company is audited by the DOT.

• House all alcohol & drug related information in eManda so all your records are in one secure place.

• Manage the consent process for you. We have completely automated and tracked consent in eManda. Keep in mind the consent process is tedious and time consuming if done by paper.

• Help you with account registration and setup with the Clearinghouse.

• Enter drug and alcohol violations for your drivers.

• Provide webinars and educational videos.

• Provide you with an Employer Checklist for setup.

• Provide you with a Clearinghouse policy addendum.

We have created an FAQ document for you to refer to with the most commonly asked questions. To access the FAQ please follow this link:

https://www.drivercheck.ca/news/2019/8/12/fmcsa-drug-amp-alcohol-clearinghouse-august-update

To learn more from the FMCSA, visit their website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

We hope that you find this information beneficial. If you have any questions, please contact our Client Support team at ClientSupport@DriverCheck.ca or call 1 (800) 463-4310 option 6.

Sincerely,

DriverCheck Team