DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing For Managers And Supervisors: Part 1

In the United States, more than 37,000 people die in automobile accidents every year. To help reduce these numbers, regulations are in place for transportation employers and employees holding CDLs; most prevalent of which are rules prohibiting the use of alcohol or drugs while driving or when on call.

Spotlighting illicit and prescription drug use and abuse, this course, the first course in a two-part series, introduces managers and supervisors to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMSA) “Reasonable Suspicion” test that allows managers and supervisors to act if an employee shows signs of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Upon completing this course, managers are well prepared to professionally and compliantly respond if necessary.

Present this course so all managers and supervisors fully understand how to identify employees who may have substance abuse issues and initiate Responsible Suspicion testing to keep them off the road. This two-part course has been created to help satisfy the DOT’s 2-Hour Reasonable Suspicion training requirements.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Organizational transportation employees serving in managerial and supervisory roles

• Introduction
• DOT/FMCSA Drug And Alcohol Regulations
• An Overview Of “Reasonable Suspicion” Testing
• What Makes Suspicion “Reasonable”?
• General Signs Of Substance Abuse
• Behavioral Signs Of Drug Use
• Physical Signs Of Drug Use
• Conclusion

• DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing For Managers And Supervisors: Part 1
• DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing For Managers And Supervisors: Part 2
• DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing Overview For Managers And Supervisors