Can You Get a Clearinghouse Violation Without a CDL or CLP? No. You must hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A/B, or a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) to get a violation in the FMCSA Clearinghouse. I’m Jerri, and my team has helped over 1,000 drivers get back on the road. Recently, a new driver contacted me after being denied his DOT physical because he admitted past use on his exam form. The examiner suggested the SAP process, but here’s the key — since he didn’t yet have a CDL or