Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry
New Requirements Coming in November Could Further Shrink Available Driver Pool
As of Jan. 1, 158,330 drivers were in prohibited status, meaning they could not drive a commercial motor vehicle until they completed the required return-to-duty process. (J.J. Keller & Associates)
Although the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s efforts in streamlining the driver verification process are helping fleets reduce their risk via the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, it also has reduced the pool of qualified drivers, which could shrink further when new requirements take effect Nov. 18.
