Clearinghouse Reporting – Violations
Clearinghouse – Reporting of Violations is a managed compliance service where we
assist employers in reporting required drug and alcohol violations to the FMCSA Clearinghouse. This
includes positive drug results, alcohol violations, refusals, and actual knowledge events.
We ensure all violation reports are submitted accurately and on time to maintain full compliance
with 49 CFR Part 382.
Clearinghouse – Reporting of Violations
Employers are required to report certain drug and alcohol violations to the FMCSA Clearinghouse
within strict federal timelines. This service ensures every violation is reported accurately,
promptly, and with complete supporting details — keeping your company fully compliant.
- We assist in reporting positive drug tests
- We support reporting alcohol violations (≥ 0.04 BAC)
- We help report refusals, actual knowledge, and prohibited statuses
- We provide documentation for your driver files
Fast & Accurate Reporting
We ensure all FMCSA-required violation reports are submitted correctly.
Supports All Violation Types
Positive results, refusals, alcohol violations, actual knowledge, and RTD obligations.
DOT-Compliant Documentation
You receive documentation suitable for audits and driver qualification files.
Service Overview
Employers must report specific CDL driver drug and alcohol violations into the FMCSA
Clearinghouse in a timely manner. Missing a reporting deadline is one of the most common (and
costly) DOT violations. This service ensures you remain compliant by having experts guide and
assist with each required report.
We help employers correctly document the violation details, support return-to-duty transitions,
and maintain accurate records in case of an audit.
What’s Included
- Assistance in reporting FMCSA-required violations
- Guidance collecting the correct violation details
- Submission of employer-required reports to the Clearinghouse
- Documentation for driver qualification files
- Monitoring the Clearinghouse for status updates
- Support with questions related to reportable events
Violations We Help Report
1. Positive Drug Test Results
- Laboratory-confirmed drug positives
- MRO-verified results
2. Alcohol Violations
- Alcohol concentration of 0.04 or higher
- Use on duty or before duty
3. Refusals to Test
- Refusal to submit to a drug or alcohol test
- Refusal behaviors observed by supervisors
4. Actual Knowledge Violations
- Observed use or possession of drugs/alcohol
- Verified admissions by the driver
5. Return-to-Duty (RTD) Requirements
- Reporting negative RTD test results
- Reporting completion of follow-up testing plans
How the Service Works
- Purchase the violation reporting service.
- Provide details of the violation event.
- We review the documentation for accuracy & compliance.
- We assist in submitting the violation into the Clearinghouse.
- We confirm the violation is recorded correctly.
- You receive documentation for your driver qualification files.
Regulatory Compliance
This service ensures compliance with:
- 49 CFR Part 382 Subpart B – Prohibitions
- 49 CFR §382.705 – Employer reporting requirements
- FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse rules
Employers must report violations within required federal timelines.
Who Should Use This Service?
- Motor carriers with CDL drivers
- Owner-operators
- Companies without full-time compliance staff
- Employers managing return-to-duty cases
- Safety managers preparing for DOT audits
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