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How Long Does It Take to Get Out of Prohibited Status and Return to Duty?
If you’ve failed a DOT drug test , refused a test , or received a Clearinghouse violation , your CDL is now in prohibited status . That means you cannot legally operate a commercial vehicle until you complete the FMCSA Return-to-Duty (RTD) process . One of the most common questions drivers ask is: 👉 “How long does it take to get out of prohibited status?” The answer depends on how quickly you move through the required steps — and whether you get the right help along the way.
Get Out of Prohibited
20 hours ago3 min read


What Is the FMCSA Return-to-Duty Process and How Does It Work?
If you’re a commercial driver who recently tested positive on a DOT drug or alcohol test, your CDL status likely shows “Prohibited” in...
Get Out of Prohibited
Oct 103 min read


How the FMCSA Complaint Database Connects to the CDL Return-to-Duty Process
The FMCSA’s new complaint database allows drivers to report misconduct in CDL drug testing, SAP programs, and Clearinghouse reporting....
Get Out of Prohibited
Sep 303 min read


FMCSA Launches Modernized Database for Truckers to Report Safety Violations and Fraud
The FMCSA has launched a modernized database that allows truckers to file complaints against companies, MROs, SAPs, brokers, and more....
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Sep 262 min read

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