DOT “Reasonable Suspicion” Testing for Managers and Supervisors (Part I)

The DOT Reasonable Suspicion Testing for Managers and Supervisors (Part I) course is an online training program that covers the Department of Transportation’s drug and alcohol regulations, the concept of reasonable suspicion, situations that justify reasonable suspicion testing, signs that an employee may be using drugs, and the procedures managers and supervisors should use to administer reasonable suspicion testing fairly and effectively. This is Part I of a two-part course designed to satisfy the DOT’s 2-hour reasonable suspicion training requirement. It is delivered through MARCOM, a safety and compliance training content provider.

Training covers 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, and the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in the testing process.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, and accessible on desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones.