Return-to-Duty Guidelines
Drivers with a drug and alcohol violation are banned from operating Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) or performing safety-sensitive duties until they complete the return-to-duty (RTD) process.
Starting November 18, 2024, new federal regulations will revoke or deny commercial driving privileges for drivers with a "prohibited" status in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse until they resolve their violation.
To regain eligibility, drivers must:
FMCSA DRUG & ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE
Effective November 18, 2024, all State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) will be required to downgrade a CDL or CLP if a driver is listed as “prohibited” in the Clearinghouse due to drug or alcohol violations. This means:
✅ CDL holders with a prohibited status will have their commercial driving privileges removed until they complete the return-to-duty process.
✅ State agencies will be required to check the Clearinghouse and take action on any driver with a violation.
✅ Employers must ensure all CDL drivers remain compliant to avoid disruptions in their workforce.
What You Need to Do:
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