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Employers, including New Jersey public employers, of CDL holders should have registered with the Clearinghouse and at least once a year, employers must:  \n1. Query the Clearinghouse of the drug and alcohol records of their drivers. Starting January 6, 2020, employers and drug and alcohol testing agencies must report test failures or refusals in the Clearinghouse. To query the Clearinghouse, employers must purchase a Query Plan. There is a $1.25 charge for each query. They can be purchased in packages ranging from 1 to more than 1,000 queries.  \n2. Check New Jersey Motor Vehicle Records about the driving histories of their CDL holders.  \n3. Update the Drivers' File of each CDL-holder.  \nEmployers must have CDL-holders grant them Limited Access to their records by signing the General Consent of Limited Queries of the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Employers who cannot verify a driver's clean drug and alcohol history in the Clearinghouse may not, by law, allow a driver to operate a CDL vehicle or perform any safetysensitive activity.  \nRegistration in the Clearinghouse is optional for CDL holders. It is recommended employers encourage their drivers to register. Drivers should understand not being registered in the Clearinghouse restricts their ability to monitor their records and can impact their future employment options. If an employer's query of the Clearinghouse shows a note in the driver's record, the driver has 24 hours to enter the system, register, and grant the employer Full Access to investigate the record in question. Until this happens, the employer may not permit the driver to perform any safetysensitive activities.  \nEmployers must also check the State's Motor Vehicle Records (MVR), or driver's abstracts, of CDL drivers each year. In New Jersey, MVR are verified using the N.J. Customer Abstract Information Retrieval (NJ CAIR) Program offered through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. MVR may not be checked through the local Police Department.  \nEmployees must acknowledge in writing that their MVR will be checked periodically. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission requires employees to sign an acknowledgment that they are aware the employer obtains driving history abstracts before operating a motor vehicle on employer business and periodically thereafter. A model Consent Form is available.  \nDesignate one or two authorized individuals to order the MVR from N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission. Authorized individuals may be the Clerk, Administrator, Human Resource representative, or the Police Chief. The designated individual must understand they may not share the information with unauthorized individuals as required by the Driver Privacy Protection Act.  \nRemember, these are confidential reports. Department heads who review or act upon the MVR reports must also be aware of the confidential nature of driving histories.  \n1  \nThis resource is intended for general information purposes only. It should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion regarding any specific or factual situation. Always follow your organization's policies and procedures as presented by your manager or supervisor. For further information regarding this resource, contact your Safety Director at 877.398.3046. © All rights reserved.  \nPart of a comprehensive risk control program, public employers should establish acceptable and unacceptable criteria for driving histories. Work with the organization's attorney and administration to establish the levels. Educate driverson your criteria. The policy must be enforced consistently and without discrimination.  \nThe medical evaluation and qualifications regulations for intra-state exempt","cbCaimjDxx3FE0ns","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimjDxx3FE0ns","pdf",193247,"English","# Annual record checks and program review best practices\n## USDOT Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements\n## New Jersey MVR verification and acknowledgments\n## Authorized ordering, confidentiality, and risk-control criteria\n## Medical qualification and cannabis compliance reminders\n## Required written policy components and training","[{\"question\":\"What happens if a driver’s Clearinghouse record includes a note?\",\"answer\":\"The driver has 24 hours to enter the system, register, and grant the employer Full Access to investigate the specific record. Until this is completed, the employer may not permit the driver to perform any safety-sensitive activities.\"}]","CDL-DRIVERS - Annual Record Checks & Program Review Best Practices - Jan 2023 | PDF"]