Does this course meet FMCSA’s supervisor training rule?

Yes. It is designed to satisfy 49 CFR §382.603 by covering alcohol (60 min) and controlled substances (60 min) topics, observable indicators, documentation, and testing/referral steps.

Who needs to take Reasonable Suspicion training and how often?

Any supervisor who oversees CDL drivers in safety-sensitive functions must complete it once. Many fleets adopt a 2–3 year refresher as policy or when roles change.

How long is the course?

60 minutes for alcohol and 60 minutes for controlled substances.

49 CFR §382.603

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DOT Reasonable Suspicion Training (60/60)

Satisfies FMCSA/DOT Requirements (49 CFR 382.603)

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Course Overview

Give your supervisors the skills and documentation they need to meet FMCSA's 49 CFR §382.603.

Supervisor Training

Practical indicators for alcohol/drug misuse, observation techniques, and when to send for testing.

Team-Ready Platform

Assign seats, track completion, store observation forms, and resend certificates for every supervisor.

No Guesswork

Covers required alcohol (60 min) and controlled substances (60 min), documentation steps, and testing triggers—all in one course.

$96,624

max civil penalty per day

DOT civil penalties for compliance violations are among the highest in transportation.

Incorrect documentation, missing records, or untrained supervisors can trigger per-day fines, shipment holds, and investigations. Consistent training is mandatory for employees making compliance decisions.

Who This Course Is For

FMCSA requires reasonable suspicion training for supervisors of CDL drivers, including:

›Safety Managers

›Fleet Managers

›Operations Supervisors

›Driver Managers / Dispatch Leads

›HR / Compliance Leads

›Owners / General Managers

Learning Objectives

Recognize indicators: Identify specific, contemporaneous signs of alcohol or drug misuse (appearance, behavior, speech, odors) per FMCSA §382.603.

Document correctly: Record objective observations (who/what/when) in a defensible, audit-ready manner.

Act decisively: Remove the driver from duty and initiate the appropriate test in line with company policy and FMCSA rules.

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What's Covered

Course modules across practical, role-specific compliance workflows.

Part 1 — Foundation

01What §382.603 Requires (and What It Doesn’t)

02Alcohol vs. Drugs: Effects, Onset, and Safety Risks

03Observable Indicators: Appearance, Behavior, Speech, Odors

04Making the Call: What “Specific, Contemporaneous, Articulable” Means

05Documentation That Stands Up in an Audit

Part 2 — Role-Specific Operations

06Removing a Driver From Duty: Step-by-Step

07Ordering the Right Test: Alcohol vs. Controlled Substances

08Timing Rules: On-Duty, Pre-Duty, and Post-Incident Nuances

09Policy, Confidentiality, and Coordination with the DER/HR

10Scenarios and Role-Plays: Practice the Decision

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