Description
Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors
This 1 hour 25-minute supervisor-focused course provides essential, job-critical training on alcohol and controlled substances for supervisors of CDL drivers.
Training is available in English and Spanish, with downloadable checklists, guides, and a short exam to confirm understanding.
Need to Know
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
- 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)
Course Details
- Video Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Format: Online Course
- Includes: End-of-Course Assessment + Certificate
- Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Part 382.603
- Price: $249
Why DOT Compliance Group?
- Trusted by thousands of DOT-regulated companies
- Easy, accessible online learning
- Expert instruction with real-world insights
- Certificate helps prove training during audits
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is required to complete reasonable suspicion training for supervisors?
Employers regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration must ensure that any supervisor who oversees CDL drivers completes DOT reasonable suspicion training.
How many hours of reasonable suspicion training are required by DOT?
The DOT reasonable suspicion training requirement includes at least 60 minutes of drug training and 60 minutes of alcohol training, for a total of two hours.
What happens if supervisors are not properly trained?
If supervisors have not completed required reasonable suspicion training, the company may face compliance violations, failed audits, or legal risk if a substance-related incident occurs.
