FMCSA adds ID verification for employers in Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - Commercial Carrier Journal
FMCSA now requires employers to verify their identity via Login.gov before accessing the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This adds a security step for all queries and reporting.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All employers (carriers, consortia/third-party administrators) who use the Clearinghouse for driver queries or reporting. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; the change is effective now. Accounts without verified identity will be locked out.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Employers must create or link a Login.gov account and complete identity verification (e.g., upload ID, selfie) before accessing the Clearinghouse.
Who it affects
All employers (carriers, consortia/third-party administrators) who use the Clearinghouse for driver queries or reporting.
What you must do
Create or link a Login.gov account and complete identity verification for each Clearinghouse user.
Deadline
Immediately; the change is effective now. Accounts without verified identity will be locked out.
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