Initial and Annual Clearinghouse Queries: Stay Compliant with Ease
If you employ CDL drivers, you’re required to follow FMCSA Clearinghouse regulations—including conducting initial and annual queries to check for drug and alcohol violations. But navigating these compliance requirements can be time-consuming and confusing. That’s where U.S. Carrier Registration comes in!
At U.S. Carrier Registration, we handle all Clearinghouse queries for you—saving you time, ensuring compliance, and keeping your drivers on the road.
What Are Clearinghouse Queries?
A Clearinghouse query checks whether a CDL driver has any drug or alcohol violations on record. There are two key types:
✅ Initial Query – Required before hiring a CDL driver
✅ Annual Query – Required once per year for all currently employed CDL drivers
Annual queries are especially important because they reveal any violations that may have occurred while the driver was employed elsewhere. Missing an annual query could put your company at risk of penalties.
How to Stay Compliant Without the Hassle
Instead of struggling with FMCSA portals and tracking deadlines, let U.S. Carrier Registration manage the entire process for you.
Here’s How We Handle It:
1️. We track your drivers’ compliance deadlines and notify you when an annual query is due.
- We obtain and process the necessary driver consents to ensure compliance.
- We conduct the required queries on your behalf—no need for you to log in or manage accounts.
- We provide clear reports and guidance on next steps if a violation is found.
What If a Violation Is Found?
If a driver has a Clearinghouse violation, they must complete a Return-to-Duty (RTD) process before they can legally operate a CMV. U.S. Carrier Registration assists with the entire RTD process, ensuring your company stays compliant and your drivers get back to work as quickly as possible.
Let Us Handle Your Clearinghouse Compliance!
Annual queries are a requirement—but they don’t have to be a headache. With U.S. Carrier Registration, you can focus on running your business while we handle the compliance.
📞 Contact us today to get started or visit our website to learn more!