Drug and Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training Supervisor

Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training Course for Supervisors  $249| 1 hour 25 minutes

• End of Course Assessment

• Certificate of Completion

• Downloadable Materials

• 49 CFR 382.603

Course Description

This 1 hour 25-minute supervisor-focused course provides essential, job-critical training on alcohol and controlled substances for supervisors of CDL drivers. Supervisors learn DOT rules, testing protocols, and clear step-by-step procedures for documenting and intervening when impairment is suspected.

Training is available in English and Spanish, with downloadable checklists, guides, and a short exam to confirm understanding.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Front-line supervisors, lead drivers, dispatchers, and managers of CDL/safety-sensitive employees

• Designated Employee Representatives (DERS) and HR staff managing reasonable suspicion cases

• Safety managers and fleet supervisors who need defensible documentation and intervention tools

What You’ll Learn

• Explain DOT-relevant alcohol and drug testing basics

• Recognize signs of impairment (appearance, behavior, speech, body odor)

• Document observations clearly and defensibly

• Follow proper procedures: removal from duty, testing, transport, chain-of-custody

• Understand the DOT testing flow (screen → confirmation → MRO review → reporting/SAP referral)

• Conduct professional, respectful interventions

• Use downloadable checklists, templates, and guides in the field

• Practice scenarios and test knowledge with sample questions

This training certification required by FMCSA satisfies 49 CFR 382.603