Drug and alcohol positive test or refusal reports for all commercial driver licenses (CDL) and commercial license permits are provided directly to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH) by the testing facility. The DACH will notify us of your driving status (prohibited or not prohibited) only.
What happens if my status in the DACH is prohibited?
If a positive test or refusal to test has occurred, your record with us will show “downgraded.” You can log into the DACH to view your record status through the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This site has information related to your record and how to initiate a return-to-duty. If this is an error, you submit a petition to this site. For questions, email clearinghouse@dot.gov.
What does it mean if my CDL or CLP is downgraded?
If your CDL or CLP is “downgraded” it means that the ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle has been removed from your license.
How long will my license be downgraded?
Your commercial driver license or permit will be downgraded until your DACH status is reported to us as “not prohibited."