CDL Drivers with Drug and Alcohol Program Violations Will Lose Commercial Driving Privileges

Beginning November 18, 2024, having a “prohibited” status in FMCSA’s <a href="https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse</a> due to a drug and alcohol program violation will result in losing or being denied a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP). As part of new Federal regulations, FMCSA is partnering with State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) so that drivers with a “prohibited” Clearinghouse status will lose or be denied their State-issued commercial driving privileges. This adds a layer of safety, making it more difficult for drivers to conceal their drug and alcohol program violations from current or prospective employers and evade the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driving prohibition. It also supports FMCSA’s goal of ensuring that only qualified drivers are eligible to receive and retain a commercial license, thereby making roadways safer for motor carriers and the traveling public. <a href="https://fmcsa.medium.com/cdl-drivers-with-drug-and-alcohol-program-violations-will-lose-commercial-driving-privileges-a61aa3b006c7">Read More</a>