DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing For Managers And Supervisors: Part 1

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that in 2022, road accidents resulted in 42,795 deaths and 1.5 million injuries. To help reduce these numbers, professional drivers must be prevented from driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol – the objective of this course.

Spotlighting Reasonable Suspicion Testing, the most unique of the six situations in which motor carrier employees are required to go under drug and alcohol testing, this first part of a two-part course teaches motor carrier employers, managers, and supervisors how, when, and why to take action if they think an employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Upon completing Part 1, managers and supervisors will fully understand Reasonable Suspicion Testing, What Makes Suspicion “Reasonable,” General Signs Of Substance Use Disorders, Behavioral Signs Of Drug Use, and Physical Signs of Drug Use.

Use this course to help motor carrier managers and supervisors properly implement Reasonable Suspicion Testing to prevent accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Be sure to continue on to part two to complete the training.

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

Managers and supervisors of motor carrier employees

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

• DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing Overview For Managers And Supervisors
• DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing For Managers And Supervisors: Part 2
• DOT Drug And Alcohol Testing For CDL Drivers