What do I actually need?
New owner-operators can receive a pile of requirements without a clear roadmap.
Built for independent owner-operators
Keep Your CDL.
Keep Driving.
Know what you need. Know what's done. Know what's next.
KeepCDL is being built specifically for DOT drug & alcohol compliance for independent owner-operators and one-driver motor carriers, including new authorities.
Free to join. No obligation. We'll let you know when enrollment opens.
The problem
Running your truck is hard enough.
Compliance shouldn't feel like another full-time job.
What is already done?
It can be hard to tell whether your current setup actually covers the pieces that apply to your operation.
What is missing?
Testing, random pools, Clearinghouse responsibilities, certificates and records can feel fragmented across different systems.
What do I do next?
Drivers often end up bouncing between websites, providers and agencies trying to figure out the next correct step.
KeepCDL is being built to turn the maze into a clearer next step.
How it works
Compliance without the maze.
Tell us about your operation
One truck? New authority? Already operating? Start with your situation.
See the path more clearly
KeepCDL is being built to show each item as Required, Complete, Does Not Apply, Pending or Needs Attention.
Get connected
As KeepCDL launches, regulated C/TPA, testing, lab and related functions will be handled through appropriate qualified backend providers.
Stay on top of it
The goal is a clearer place to understand status, next steps and when something needs your attention.
These services are being finalized and are not yet open for enrollment.
Owner-operator? Start here.
Four things to understand first.
Your exact responsibilities depend on your operation, but these are the pieces that commonly matter for an independent one-driver motor carrier.
Know whether the rules apply to your operation
Start with your actual setup: your authority, your driver status and whether you operate independently or under another motor carrier.
Understand the C/TPA piece
Owner-operators operating under their own authority have specific Clearinghouse responsibilities, including designating a C/TPA. That designation is separate from enrollment in a random consortium.
Understand the random-testing piece
If your company has only one CDL driver and that driver is not leased to another motor carrier, FMCSA says the driver must be placed in a consortium for random testing.
Know what is complete and what comes next
KeepCDL is being built to help turn those separate requirements into one clearer view of what appears done, missing and next.
Random consortium enrollment and Clearinghouse C/TPA designation are separate requirements. KeepCDL is being built to help you understand what applies and see each item as Required, Complete, Does Not Apply, Pending or Needs Attention—without pretending to replace the qualified regulated providers behind the process.
Official references: FMCSA random testing guidance · FMCSA Clearinghouse service-agent guidance
Who it's for
Built for the independent driver.
If you're running your own authority and wondering what you're supposed to do about DOT drug & alcohol compliance, KeepCDL is being built to help you understand the path before you get bounced from provider to provider.
- Independent owner-operators
- One-driver companies
- One-truck operations
- New DOT authorities
- New authorities
- Company drivers going independent
- Small trucking businesses
A clearer next step
Tell us where you are. We'll keep it simple.
We're learning what independent owner-operators need most so KeepCDL can launch around the real questions drivers are already trying to answer.
- 01 Takes about two minutes
- 02 No payment or obligation
- 03 Text updates are always optional
Our approach
Built around the owner-operator, not the paperwork.
Simple
Plain-English guidance instead of a wall of jargon.
Clear
Know what appears required, what is done, what is missing and what comes next.
Connected
A simpler front door to the appropriate qualified regulated providers behind the service.
Human
When something is confusing or unusual, drivers should have a clear place to ask what to do next.
Founding partner network
Do you already work with owner-operators?
Insurance agents, authority services, dispatchers, clinics and other trucking professionals regularly meet drivers who do not know what to do next with DOT drug & alcohol compliance.
You keep the customer relationship. KeepCDL is being built to handle the front-end compliance handoff and connect the regulated work to the appropriate qualified backend.
Partner With KeepCDLWe're currently building our founding partner network.
Questions, answered plainly
KeepCDL early-access FAQ.
We're transparent about what KeepCDL is today, what we plan to handle and what belongs with qualified regulated providers.
Is KeepCDL live yet?
KeepCDL is currently in prelaunch while we finalize our regulated testing and compliance infrastructure.
Who is KeepCDL designed for?
Primarily independent owner-operators, particularly one-driver companies and new authorities.
Does KeepCDL perform drug tests?
KeepCDL is not a drug-testing laboratory. We are building a simpler owner-operator compliance experience that will connect with appropriate regulated testing and compliance infrastructure.
What is a C/TPA?
A consortium/third-party administrator helps employers manage parts of a DOT drug and alcohol testing program. Depending on the services offered, that can include coordinating testing, managing a random testing pool, and helping organize required records.
Why might an owner-operator need a consortium/random testing program?
An owner-operator who operates under their own authority and is subject to DOT testing rules may need to participate in a compliant random testing pool. The exact obligations depend on the operation. Review official DOT and FMCSA guidance or speak with a qualified compliance professional for advice about your situation.
Official resources: DOT drug and alcohol testing and FMCSA overview.
Why should I join early access?
Early-access members will be among the first notified when enrollment opens and may have opportunities to help shape the launch experience.
Does early access cost anything?
No. Joining the early access list is free and creates no obligation.
Is KeepCDL affiliated with FMCSA or USDOT?
No. KeepCDL is an independent company and is not affiliated with, operated by, endorsed by or acting on behalf of FMCSA, USDOT or any government agency.
Can KeepCDL guarantee I’m compliant?
No. Regulatory obligations depend on the operator’s circumstances and applicable requirements. KeepCDL is being built to make the process easier to understand and manage.
Join the road ahead
Your CDL is your livelihood.
We're building KeepCDL so an independent owner-operator can see a clearer answer to three questions: What do I need? What's done? What's next?
Join Early AccessFree to join. No obligation. We'll contact you as KeepCDL gets closer to launch.