This course presents fundamental information for managers and/or supervisors on “Reasonable Suspicion” Drug and Alcohol Testing. Upon completing the course, employees should:

• Know that federal law specifies six situations where motor carrier employees who perform “safety-sensitive” duties are required to undergo drug or alcohol testing.
• Understand the responsibilities that motor carrier managers have regarding “reasonable suspicion” testing for drugs or alcohol.
• Be aware of the types of situations that justify “reasonable suspicion” testing.
• Know the procedures that managers or supervisors should use to properly administer “reasonable suspicion” testing.
• Understand that “reasonable suspicion” drug and alcohol testing helps to keep impaired drivers off the road and ensure that public highways are safer for everyone.

49 CFR Part 199 – Drug and Alcohol Testing

This online DOT “Reasonable Suspicion” Testing Overview for Managers and Supervisors course covers the following topics:

• An Overview of Reasonable Suspicion Testing
• What Makes Suspicion “Reasonable”?
• Recognizing Signs of Substance Abuse
• Approaching the Employee
• And more…

Approximately 45 minutes

A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.