What Happens If You Don’t Consent to a Clearinghouse Query? (Owner-Operator Rules Explained)

Truck driver reviewing paperwork beside a semi truck about refusing FMCSA Clearinghouse query consent

What happens if you don’t consent to a Clearinghouse query?
If you refuse to provide required consent, your employer cannot allow you to perform safety-sensitive functions. Owner-operators must also complete annual Clearinghouse limited queries through a designated C/TPA to remain compliant.