November 2021

When registering for FMCSA Clearinghouse, the student driver must use commercial driver’s license (CDL) or commercial learner’s permit (CLP) information. This is required to view your Clearinghouse record and respond to query requests. For students in a driving school not affiliated or operated by a motor carrier (employer), the student driver must designate their consortium/third-party […]

Owner-operators must comply with the DOT and FMCSA drug testing requirements which are similar to larger companies. This includes: Anyone who drives a commercial motor vehicle weighing 26,001 lbs. or more. Transports 16 passengers or more Transports Hazardous Materials requiring placarding An owner-operator also needs to register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse which became a requirement