Drivers with drug and alcohol violations 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.
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:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has officially removed six electronic logging devices (ELDs) from its Registered Devices List, effective January 8, 2025. The revoked devices include:
What This Means for You
If your company uses any of these revoked ELDs, you must take immediate action to remain compliant:
✔ Stop using the revoked devices immediately.
✔ Switch to paper logs or logging software to record hours of service.
✔ Replace revoked ELDs with compliant ones from the FMCSA Registered Devices
List before March 9, 2025.
Enforcement Timeline
📌 Until March 9, 2025 – Safety officials will not cite drivers for using revoked ELDs. Instead, drivers must provide paper logs or logging software records.
📌Starting March 9, 2025 – Motor carriers using revoked ELDs will be considered *noncompliant* and *placed out of service* per FMCSA regulations.
🚛 Avoid Disruptions – Act Now!
🚛 We strongly encourage all carriers and fleet operators to replace noncompliant ELDs immediately to ensure smooth operations and avoid penalties.
Why Drug and Alcohol Testing is Essential?
Ensuring a safe, productive, and compliant workplace is a top priority for any business. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through drug and alcohol testing programs. With substance abuse impacting workplace safety, efficiency, and legal compliance, implementing a structured testing program can protect both employees and employers.