Are you aware of the risks of hiring drivers with violations in the clearinghouse? According to the latest data, as of September 1, 2023, there are nearly 210,000 drivers with a violation in the clearinghouse, and 150,000 of them are prohibited from driving. If you employ one of them, you could face serious penalties if you don't take the appropriate actions.
The states with the highest number of drivers and violations reported are Texas, California, and Florida. If your company operates in one of these states, you should be vigilant about checking the clearinghouse status of your drivers before hiring them or assigning them to a route.
The most common substance used by drivers with violations is marijuana, followed by cocaine. You should be alert to the signs of substance abuse among your drivers, as it could endanger your truck and cargo.
To ensure that all your drivers are compliant with the federal regulations, you must run a query on the clearinghouse when you hire them or at least once a year. Additionally, your company must be enrolled in a drug and alcohol program that conducts random tests. The penalties that you may have a as a company are not only economics, you company can be put out of service, and you CSA scores can be affected that means brokers will not loger will give you loads.
If you are a driver who is prohibited from driving due to a violation, you may still have an opportunity to get back on track. You must complete a return-to-duty process that includes an evaluation, education, treatment, and testing.
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