Plain-English guidance on the return-to-duty process, the Clearinghouse and what DOT rules mean for drivers and the employers who rely on them.
After a Failed DOT Drug Test: What Actually Happens Next
You are prohibited from driving the moment a violation is verified. Here is the sequence that gets you back, and the three mistakes that stall it.
The CDL Downgrade Rule: A Prohibited Status Now Costs You Your Licence
Since November 2024 an unresolved violation is a licensing problem, not just a driving one. What changed, and what it means for drivers and employers.
Follow-Up Testing: What the First Year Back Looks Like
At least six tests in twelve months, possibly five years of testing, and a plan that follows you between employers but is not stored in the Clearinghouse.
Choosing Your SAP: Questions to Ask Before You Designate
You only get one choice in the Clearinghouse, so it is worth an hour of diligence. Four questions to ask before you send the request.