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Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Drivers Need to Know
This curriculum is intended to inform drivers, who are subject to FMCSA DOT drug and alcohol tests, about Clearinghouse mandates.
As of January 6, 2020, the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has revolutionized the method in which motor carriers with drug and alcohol testing programs discover a CDL driver’s DOT testing history. Section 382.601(b)(12) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) compels motor carriers to furnish drivers with informational materials that illuminate the Clearinghouse mandates and the employer’s strategies and procedures to satisfy these mandates. This includes the categories of personal data collected and stored within the Clearinghouse database.
The "Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Drivers Need to Know" course is structured to inform drivers, who are subject to FMCSA DOT drug and alcohol tests, about Clearinghouse mandates. Drivers will comprehend what information is supplied to the Clearinghouse, the procedure to rectify inaccurate data in the system, and their obligations regarding granting consent to the employer for Clearinghouse queries.
This digital Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: What Drivers Need to Know course encompasses the following topics:
- What is the Clearinghouse and Who Administers the Information?
- The Reason for its Establishment?
- Which Drivers are Impacted?
- Data & Data Contributors
- How to safely maneuver aerial lifts
- Queries & Consent
- Grounds to Contest Clearinghouse Data
- Electronic Communication from the Clearinghouse
- Provide Consent to Employer for a Comprehensive Query
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Clarify what kinds of information are forwarded to the Clearinghouse
- Determine when a driver needs a Clearinghouse account to give consent for a query
- Explain the ramifications of refusing consent for Clearinghouse queries
- Identify when to alert current employers of violations
- Recognize how to dispute erroneous information reported on a Clearinghouse record
Approximately 30 minutes
To pass this course, a score of 80% must be achieved. The course can be attempted three times to reach the pass mark.
Upon successful completion of this online course, participants can download a certificate of completion that is also printable.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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