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Register in the Clearinghouse as an Owner/Operator

Choose TrueBird Nationwide Return-to-Duty Services as your C/TPA and we'll help you get to step 6 and back on the road!

Step-by-Step Instructions

Register as an Owner/Operator

& Select TrueBird, LLC as Your C/TPA in the Clearinghouse

✅ Step 1: Go to the Clearinghouse Website

1. Open your web browser.

2. Go to: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov

3. Click the “Register” button.

✅ Step 2: Register Using Login.gov

1. You will be prompted to sign in or create an account.

2. Choose “create an account”

3. Enter a new email address (a different email address than the one you used to register as a driver – different from the one you use to log into your current account).

4. Complete the security verification process.

5. Once logged in, you will be redirected back to the Clearinghouse registration page.

⚠️ Important:
You must use a different email address than your driver Clearinghouse account when registering as an Owner/Operator.

✅ Step 3: Select Your Role

1. On the “Select Your Role” page, choose:
   → Employer

2. When asked: “Are you also a driver?”
   → Choose "Register as an Employer and a Driver"

3. Click Next.

✅ Step 4: FMCSA Portal Account Question

1. When asked: “Do you have an FMCSA Portal Account?”
   → Select No

2. Click Next.

✅ Step 5: Clearinghouse Administrator

1. When asked: “Are you the Clearinghouse Administrator?”
   → Select Yes

2. Click Next.

✅ Step 6: USDOT Number Question

1. When asked: “Does your company have a USDOT Number?”
   → Select No

2. A pop-up will appear asking if you need a USDOT number.

3. Select:
   → No, I do not need a USDOT Number (a DOT number is not required for the purposes of RTD testing).

4. Click Proceed with Registration.

✅ Step 7: Enter Contact Information

1. Enter your personal information:

   • First name

   • Last name

   • Phone number

   • Email address

2. Click Next.

✅ Step 8: Enter Company Information

1. Company Name: Enter your full name (not a company name - this is how I will find you in the Clearinghouse - ex: John Doe)

2. Enter your physical address:

   • Street address

   • City

   • State

   • ZIP code

3. When asked: “Are you an owner-operator?”
   → Select Yes

4. Enter your phone number.

5. Click Next.

✅ Step 9: Designate Your Consortium/Third-Party Administrator (C/TPA)

1. In the search box under “Designate Your C/TPA,” type:
   → TrueBird, LLC (Official)

2. Select TrueBird, LLC (Official) from the search results.

3. You will see TrueBird, LLC (Official) listed as your designated C/TPA.

4. Choose "Report Violations" and "Report RTD Information"

5. Click Next.

✅ Step 10: Complete Registration

1. Enter your CDL Information

   • Click Verify

✅ Step 11: Accept Terms and Conditions and Confirm Registration

Once completed:

• Your Owner/Operator account will be active
• TrueBird, LLC will be designated as your C/TPA
• TrueBird will be able to manage your Return-to-Duty testing requirements

️Contact TrueBird with any questions:

☎️ 720-633-7810

📧 TrueBirdRTDTest@gmail.com