The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is considering an application from DISA Entertainment Compliance Solutions (DECS) to renew its exemption from the rule that requires a full query of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse before hiring commercial drivers. Instead, DECS would perform a limited query first, which only checks if there is information about the driver in the system without revealing specific details. If something is flagged, a full query is necessary before the driver can be hired for jobs at entertainment production sites. Public comments on this renewal application are requested by April 24, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The government is deciding if a company called DECS should be allowed to do a quick check, instead of a full check, to see if bus and truck drivers have problems with drugs or alcohol before they are hired. This helps speed things up, but if there’s a hint of a problem, a bigger check is needed before the driver can start work.