As part of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse rule that went in effect January 6, 2020, FMCSA-regulated employers must conduct Clearinghouse database queries for violation information:
- Pre-Employment Full Access Query. Sterling’s query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse database will check if a prospective employee is prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions due to an unresolved drug and/or alcohol program violation. The service also covers ad-hoc employer query requests.
- Annual Limited Access Query. Sterling’s query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse database will check if a current employee is prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions due to an unresolved drug and/or alcohol program violation. If a record is found, a full access query will be initiated.
As we near the end of the calendar year, this is a friendly reminder to please complete your annual queries. If you have any questions, please contact your Sterling Client Success representative.