Reasonable Suspicion Drug and Alcohol Training

Course Description

What is DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Training?



The Department of Transportation (DOT) enforces drug and alcohol testing in all "safety-sensitive" transportation employees. Under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, this includes certain CDL-holding employees.

As a supervisor, it's your responsibility to enforce drug and alcohol testing requirements, know when testing is called for, and how to proceed. This course goes beyond the basic facts to provide you with effective tools for recognizing and handling violations by your drivers. This is an important first step in keeping unsafe, impaired drivers off the road. The Reasonable Suspicion Training curriculum is designed to help learners understand when a driver may be sent for testing and what to do after testing is required.

Please note: This curriculum is designed to fully satisfy the requirements of 49 CFR 382.603, including one hour of training on alcohol misuse plus one hour on controlled substance use. It includes additional, vital information on day-to-day activities for a driver supervisor responsible for recognizing impaired drivers and following through on documentation and next steps. It is taught in-person through lectures and hands-on activity / class interactions.

Course Hours – (4) Four – Hours