Reasonable Suspicion Course

Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

DOT-Compliant Drug & Alcohol Recognition Training for Supervisors

This online Reasonable Suspicion Training course fulfills the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and FMCSA requirement under 49 CFR § 382.603 for supervisor training related to drug and alcohol misuse. Supervisors of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are required to complete at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on controlled substance use, focused on the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable misuse.

This course is designed to meet those requirements while providing real-world context and interactive learning experiences to help supervisors confidently identify, document, and act on reasonable suspicion observations.

✅ Who Should Take This Course

• Supervisors of CDL-holding drivers operating commercial motor vehicles.

• DOT-regulated employers in the transportation industry.

• Anyone designated to make reasonable suspicion determinations under DOT rules.

📘 What You’ll Learn

• DOT and FMCSA requirements for drug & alcohol testing programs.

• The role and responsibilities of supervisors in ensuring compliance.

• How to recognize signs and symptoms of alcohol misuse.

• How to identify signs of controlled substance use and impairment.

• Proper documentation procedures and initiating testing protocols

💡 Course Features

• 100% Online & Self-Paced

• Meets DOT 49 CFR § 382.603 Training Requirements

• Interactive Scenarios & Behavioral Examples

• Certificate of Completion Provided Immediately

⚠️ Compliance Note

Completion of this course ensures supervisors are qualified to make reasonable suspicion determinations as required under DOT and FMCSA rules. This training should be completed prior to supervising safety-sensitive functions.