This applies to all motor carriers INTRAstate and INTERstate:
Who is subject to the Supervisor Training for Reasonable Suspicion Testing?
CFR 382.603: Training for supervisors
Each employer shall ensure that all persons designated to supervise drivers (CDL) receive at least 60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and receive at least an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substances use. The training will be used by the supervisors to determine whether reasonable suspicion exists to require a driver to undergo testing under §382.307. The training shall include the physical, behavioral, speech, and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse and use of controlled substances. Recurrent training for supervisory personnel is not required.
Where can I get Training?
The FMCSA has the supervisor training available in video format that can be downloaded from their website for FREE by Clicking Here. It will take a while to download due to the length of the video and depending on the quality you choose. You can also check with your D&A Third Party Administrator to see if they provide the training.
Are there any training requirements in the regulations specific to drivers?
Outside of the Hazardous Materials Training requirements for drivers, the following regulation applies to all CDL drivers:
Required Entry Level Training CFR part 380(e)
- Entry level driver is a driver with less than one year of experience operating a CMV with a CDL in INTERstate commerce.
- Entry level driver training must include instruction addressing the following four areas: Driver qualifications, hours of service, driver wellness and whitsleblower protection. Documentation of the training shall be kept in DQ file for term of employment and one year there after.
Originally Posted on the Idealease Safety Bulletin