November 25, 2024 • General
On Monday 11/18/2024, a crucial CDL requirement went into place. This requirement, called Clearinghouse II, takes aim at drug and alcohol abusers, revoking the driving privileges of around 200,000 CDL holders.
Drivers are being prohibited, yes, but the Second Clearinghouse rule allows for a “return-to-duty” (RTD) if a driver follows the FMCA’s process. This means driving capacity will see a dwindling as State Driver’s Licensing Agencies consult the Clearinghouse before issues, renewing, upgrading, or transferring CDLs, and issuing, renewing, and upgrading CLPs.
The timeframe for when a driver can return to duty is determined by the evaluation of a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). As capacity is taken off the road, it’s difficult to know when the nearly 200,000 affected CDL holders will return. This means it’s important to be flexible and forward-thinking when it comes to a shipping schedule. And, most importantly, find a collaborative and reliable logistics partner like Full Sail Logistics.
With this new rule, a usually volatile time of the year (retail season and end of Q4) will see more of the following:
- Increased tender rejection
- Higher spot rates
- An increased need for expedite services
- Outbound tender rates decrease
- Carriers close for holidays sooner
These effects don’t have to be detrimental, though. At FSL, our network of carriers are intensely vetted as it is, and that doesn’t stop when capacity is affected. That also means we already have qualified capacity across vehicle types readily available for your shipping needs.
By choosing FSL, you won’t see an interruption in your shipping schedule as capacity is pulled from the roads in the wake of Clearinghouse II. Get in touch with us today!
