NEW Information about the 11/18/24 downgrade FMCSA RULE (edited 01/11/25) :
According to several CDL drivers that I have counseled recently...
- If it's been more than 90 days since your Federal Drug Test Violation... Your State Driver License Agency (SDLA) may have already downgraded your CDL license... but if and when they do... they will mail you an official letter... with a SPECIFIC DEADLINE. They usually DO NOT call, text or email. Be careful... DON'T FALL FOR ADVERTISERS... read the small print at the end of any correspondence and verify it's from the FMCSA-DOT-Clearinghouse!
- Most States are inundated with thousands and thousands of "PROHIBITED" drivers on their records... and it's taking extra time to downgrade those who are still "PROHIBITED"... post 11/18/24.
- Your SDLA will automatically be notified by the FMCSA Clearinghouse that you have completed Step 5... so all you have to do is get it done!
...SO ACT NOW!
The Final Rule (11/18/2024):
As of November 18, 2024, having a “PROHIBITED” status in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse will result in you NOT being able to continue to HOLD a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or a commercial learner’s permit (CLP).
Your State Driver Licensing Agency (SDLA) will remove your CDL privileges... resulting in a downgrade of your CDL.
But... as soon as you PASS your "RTD" Return-to-Duty drug test and upload the "Negative" results (Step 5) inside the "Clearinghouse"... your State will allow you to reinstate your CDL - commercial driving privileges.
In order to get your CDL reinstated... you ONLY need to complete (Step 5)!... you DO NOT need to worry about completing (Step 6)!
After you get your CDL reinstated... then you can begin (Step 6)... the Follow-Up Testing Plan... BUT you NEED to be employed and actively driving a CDL truck!
Until you land a new CDL job, you can postpone (Step 6) for a minute or two.
If you are an "Owner Operator"... then you can start (Step 6) immediately... with the help of your designated C/TPA!
NEED HELP with (Step 6) Follow-Up Testing Plan?... Read more about (Step 6) process below...
Here's What To Do Next... To Get Step 5 Complete and Get Reinstated!...
- Call/Text 24-7 / Any State / 678-925-1878... Dr. Kurt Meininger
- We will discuss your case and start the process...
- $145 due in advance... several options available to pay!