FMCSA adds follow-up testing indicator in Clearinghouse
FMCSA says the Clearinghouse now shows when a driver has not finished step 6 follow-up testing on the query summary panel.
FMCSA adds follow-up testing indicator in Clearinghouse
FMCSA’s Clearinghouse Team has added a new indicator to the query summary panel for drivers who have a “not prohibited” status from a negative RTD test result, but who have not completed their follow-up testing plan.
According to FMCSA, the update responds to user feedback that it would be useful to see that status without clicking through to the Query Details screen. The bulletin says the system was updated in September 2026.
The notice says the indicator helps users identify when a driver has not yet completed step 6. It also says the change appears on the summary panel, while the underlying status remains tied to the negative RTD test result in step 5.
FMCSA directs readers to the Clearinghouse News page for more information about the update. The bulletin also points users to the Clearinghouse Learning Center, the frequently asked questions page, and the Clearinghouse Team contact page for additional help.
What it means
Drivers
The Clearinghouse summary now shows a clearer status marker when step 6 is still open after a negative RTD test result. That changes what appears in the query summary panel, according to FMCSA.
Fleets
Fleet users running Clearinghouse queries can see the follow-up testing indicator without opening Query Details. FMCSA says the change was made in response to user feedback.
Safety pros
The update adds a visible cue tied to follow-up testing status in the Clearinghouse. FMCSA says it is meant to make the summary panel easier to read.
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