Supervisor Training

DOT Reasonable Suspicion training for compliant, safer workplaces

Overview

Equip supervisors to confidently identify, document, and address potential drug and alcohol impairment in the workplace. This DOT-focused training meets FMCSA's 60 minutes drug and 60 minutes alcohol requirement (382.603) and aligns with 49 CFR Part 40 procedures.

What's Included

  • Reasonable Suspicion Training (DOT FMCSA 60/60)
  • Certificates of Completion
  • Supervisor Toolkit (Forms & Checklists)
  • Recognizing signs and symptoms of impairment
  • Documentation and decision-making best practices
  • Policy alignment to 49 CFR Part 382 & Part 40

Supervisor Training Modules

Targeted curriculum designed for supervisors of DOT safety-sensitive employees to ensure safe, compliant operations.

  • Recognizing Impairment: Behavioral, physical, and performance indicators.
  • Documentation: How to observe, document, and escalate with confidence.
  • Intervention Steps: Conducting conversations and initiating testing when required.
  • Legal Considerations: DOT rules, state laws, and company policy alignment.
  • Recordkeeping: Certificates, rosters, and audit-ready files.
  • DOT 60/60 Requirement: FMCSA-compliant drug and alcohol training for supervisors.

Compliance You Can Trust

We align each step with DOT guidance so you stay compliant during audits and investigations. Our technology streamlines random selections and documentation while our experts guide you through complex cases.

Supervisor Training

Quick Facts

  • 49 CFR 382.603 and Part 40 aligned
  • Reasonable Suspicion Training (DOT FMCSA 60/60)
  • Certificates of Completion
  • Supervisor Toolkit (Forms & Checklists)

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Frequently Asked Questions All FAQs

DOT-regulated employers must train supervisors who oversee safety-sensitive employees per 49 CFR 382.603.

Recognizing signs of impairment, documentation, initiating reasonable suspicion testing, policy alignment, confidentiality, and DOT specifics.

DOT requires 60 minutes on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on controlled substances (60/60). Training is delivered live (virtual or in-person) and online, consistent with your policies.

Yes. Each participant receives a certificate of completion and we provide documentation suitable for audits.

We recommend refresher training every 2–3 years, or sooner when regulations, policies, or job duties change.

Reasonable suspicion is based on contemporaneous, articulable observations. We provide checklists and steps to properly document and escalate.

Yes. We tailor examples, scenarios, and procedures to match your company policies and applicable regulations.

DOT rules allow flexibility in delivery format. Our curriculum satisfies content requirements; keep certificates and rosters for audit purposes.

Yes. Participants receive slides, checklists, observation forms, and sample policies to support day-to-day use.

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