The FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has issued some updated materials for motor carriers. The update noted that if you are a truck or bus company registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation (and have your own U.S. DOT Number), you have the option to link your Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse account with your FMCSA Portal account. Taking this step will back up your Query History, in case you experience issues with your Clearinghouse account, and makes it simpler for FMCSA to verify that your company is registered in the Clearinghouse. 

In addition, earlier this year, FMCSA streamlined the process for linking your Clearinghouse account with your FMCSA Portal account. You no longer need to enter the Portal user ID and password; the Clearinghouse will automatically search the FMCSA Portal for an account using the same email address you use to log in to the Clearinghouse. 

Also, the DACH has revised its educational guides to align with the new account linking process. You can download these revised materials in the Clearinghouse Learning Center.