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DOT Drug & Alcohol Supervisor Training Guidance

Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific requirements for those supervisors who have been designated to supervise Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers.

Section 49 CFR 382.603 requires that all persons designated to supervise drivers receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse, and an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. This required training is used by supervisors to identify circumstances and indicators that may create reasonable suspicion that a driver is using or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and warrant a referral of an employee for testing.

At PROCOM, recognize these situations are stressful; therefore, we aim to equip the supervisor with the tools necessary to properly navigate this uncertain territory. A trained supervisor is a deterrent to substance use within the company, and they are paramount in keeping both the workplace and community safe.

Visit this link to view the Federal guidelines, then contact one of our Colorado offices today to schedule your company training. We are currently offering classes both in person, and virtually to accommodate different environments.

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Andrew Knox

Andrew Knox is the President and Owner of PROCOM Testing and one of Colorado's most recognized voices on workplace drug testing, DOT compliance, and FMCSA regulations. Since acquiring PROCOM in 2017, Andrew has grown the company into a statewide compliance partner serving over 4,000 employers across both the public sector and transportation, construction, healthcare, and energy industries. His background in healthcare finance and analytics, developed over nearly a decade at DaVita, gives him a sharper lens on compliance risk than most in the industry. Andrew holds degrees from Whitman College (Biology and Economics) and Claremont McKenna College (Finance), and writes regularly on DOT regulations, FMCSA Clearinghouse requirements, and workplace safety policy for employers navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment.