Get CDL Reinstated Now! $145 - Includes RTD Drug Test / STEP 5! ALL 50 STATES! Call/Text 24-7!
Step 5 - Only $145👍 Call 678-925-1878
Get CDL Reinstated Now! $145 - Includes RTD Drug Test / STEP 5! ALL 50 STATES! Call/Text 24-7!
Step 5 - Only $145👍 Call 678-925-1878
NEW Information (edited by Dr. Kurt Meininger, DC, CME, C/TPA - 08/02/25):
CDL drivers who have already completed their SAP program and STEP 5 are reporting that their CDL's are still Downgraded or Cancelled... according to their State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs)!
Here's Why...
If your drug violation happened more than 60 days ago… and if your State drivers license agency has already downgraded or canceled your CDL… because you didn’t get STEP 5 completed in a timely manner… you would have already received an official letter in the mail from the State… they usually DO NOT call, text or email you.
If your drug violation is more recent… and if you’ve completed your SAP program (STEPS 1-4) in a timely manner (typically within 60 days from your drug violation)… and if you have NOT received any deadlines or notices from the State… then that’s a good sign! Your State licensing agency will automatically be notified from the Clearinghouse that you have completed Step 5.
STEP 5 - PART 2:
If by chance they did downgrade your CDL… then you will NEED to call your States’ main CDL branch… not just any local drivers licensing branch… but call the main branch and ask them to REVERSE your cancellation and REINSTATE your CDL!
When you call your State's main CDL branch… they will first check the Clearing House to verify you have completed STEP 5… and then they will ask you to pay a fine in order to get your CDL Reinstated.
Every state is different… Most states will have you pay a fine around $75.
In order to be eligible to drive again… (No Longer Prohibited)… and if needed… get your CDL Reinstated… you ONLY NEED to complete STEP 5… you DO NOT need to complete STEP 6 yet!
NEW Information (edited by Dr. Kurt Meininger, DC, CME, C/TPA - 08/02/25):
The Clearinghouse Has Nothing To Do With Your DOT Physical NOT Being Updated To Your State:
If your last DOT Physical did NOT get updated to your State...
It is NOT because of your Clearinghouse Violation!
In June of 2025... The FMCSA implemented a "New System"... for updating your DOT Medical Certificate (DOT Physical).
ONLY the DOT CLINIC DOCTOR has the ability to Upload your new DOT Medical Certification... the driver is NO LONGER responsible!
In fact if you try to turn in your DOT physical... over the counter... at your local DOT agency... they will turn you away!
How does this affect the Clearinghouse RTD Process... and/or if the State downgraded your CDL?
Several CDL holders or student applicants have reported that after they complete Step 5... and after they contact their main States CDL headquarters and get their CDL Reinstated... and pay the fee... they STILL HAVE ISSUES WITH THEIR DOT MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.
Some drivers have discovered that when all the dust settles... they still are downgraded because their LAST DOT PHYSICAL WAS NEVER SENT TO THE STATE!
Even though the DOT CLINIC said that they FAXED your last DOT Physical... the LOCAL STATE drivers license agency says "THEY NEVER GOT IT!"
Here's The Solution to Re-Submitting Your DOT Physical:
Call the DOT Clinic who last certified you... and ask them to "re-submit" your last DOT Medical Certificate AGAIN ONLINE at the National Registry website!
During the TRANSITION to the New FMCSA System upgrade and New procedures... there were "Glitches"... and when your DOT physical - Self Certification - was FAXED, Mailed or uploaded... it got accidently removed or deleted during the transition.
I personally called the DOT main branch in my State and spoke to a Supervisor... and they said to simply ask the DOT Clinic to re-submit the last DOT physical again (no matter how old it is) into the National Registry FMCSA web site ... and that will fix the problem!
NEW Information (edited by Dr. Kurt Meininger, DC, CME, C/TPA - 08/02/25):
STEP 6:
STEP 6 is also known as the "Follow-up Testing Plan"… which is created specifically for YOUR CASE by YOUR SAP.
You CANNOT start STEP 6… according to the FMCSA… until you start driving a CDL truck with a “DOT Regulated” company… driving under their authority!
*The only exception to this rule is if you are an "Owner Operator" driving under your own authority… then you can start STEP 6 immediately!
But, If you are currently unemployed… looking for a CDL job… or if you are doing a different type of job (like Uber or driving a Box Truck)… then you CANNOT start STEP 6.
It is perfectly fine to POSTPONE your follow up testing plan. It doesn’t matter if it takes you 3 months or 6 months or up to 2 years to find a CDL job… you can POSTPONE your STEP 6.
After you get your new CDL job… YOUR EMPLOYER will need to contact your SAP… who will email your follow-up testing plan… NOT to YOU… but directly TO YOUR EMPLOYER!
The SAP’s follow-up testing plan is confidential and you are NOT allowed to ask or know.
The SAP’s follow-up testing plan consists of a minimum of 6 observed drug tests… sometimes more. Sometimes breath alcohol is also included…
Every SAP is different and every follow-up testing plan is specific and unique according to YOUR case.
These drug tests are spread out over a whole year or more... and are managed directly by your EMPLOYER.
When your EMPLOYER orders you to take a "Follow-Up" drug test... you have to proceed immediately to the collection site... This STEP 6 plan is very similar to a normal random drug and alcohol program... whereas you never know when your going to be picked or sent for another drug test.
Your EMPLOYER has the authority and will manage your Follow-Up testing plan. They will eventually upload your very last follow-up test date... which complete STEP 6… inside your Clearing house.
If your EMPLOYER has questions related to STEP 6… and NEEDS HELP on HOW to MANAGE your follow up testing plan… they need to call their designated C/TPA for assistance.
If your EMPLOYER would like to HIRE ME as their designated C/TPA... they are welcome to contact me!
I will walk them through the entire RTD process and STEP 6... explain all the details and compliance rules... and if they want my expertise... they are welcome to Authorize and Designate me as their C/TPA!
In addition... If they want to change over to me as their C/TPA... I can set them up with a Random Drug & Alcohol Program... for all the CDL drivers in the company!
For more information... they can contact me at 678-925-1878.. or email me drkurtmeininger@gmail.com
Your SAP is only authorized, according to the FMCSA rules, to send your "confidential" Follow-Up Testing Plan to your EMPLOYER.
Your EMPLOYER will randomly schedule your follow-up drug tests for you.
Your EMPLOYER can require you to take several drug tests within the same month… they can mix it up anyway they want!
Remember these "observed" drug tests are NOT planned out in advance... they are meant to be like a "random" drug test.
Hopefully your employer will pay for your entire Follow-up Testing Plan… but if they want you to help cover the costs of the drug tests, then they might deduct the amount from your paycheck.
Keep in mind that you will also be enrolled in their normal Random drug and alcohol program… along with all the other drivers in the company.
Typically an employer will automatically pay for Random and Pre-Employment drug tests… but NOT necessarily your Follow-up Testing Plan.
Your Federal drug violation stays inside the Clearinghouse for 5 years from the beginning of your violation or until you complete STEP 6… which ever is LATER or takes LONGER.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime.
Dr. Kurt Meininger 678-925-1878.. or email... drkurtmeininger@gmail.com
After you get released from your SAP (Substance Abuse Professional)... they will report to the "Clearinghouse" that you have completed Steps 1-4... allowing you to be "Eligible" to complete your RTD (Return-to-Duty) drug test (Step 5).
Only a designated C/TPA (Consortium/Third Party Administrator) or an Employer can report and complete (Step 5) for you in the "Clearinghouse"!
As your designated C/TPA... we can quickly schedule your RTD drug test... anywhere in the US... and report and complete (Step 5)... within just a couple days!
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