Video Overview
Drug and Alcohol Training for Managers
Course Length: 30 minutes (Eng) / 36 minutes (Span)
Video Runtime: 15:29 (Eng) / 19:43 (Span)
Overview: The abuse of alcohol and drugs can impair abilities. This creates significant dangers when operating a CMV. It is essential for managers to understand the DOT drug and alcohol prohibitions. They should understand how testing is done and what happens if someone fails a test. Managers also need to understand the role of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. This information helps ensure safety and that rules are followed.
Drug and Alcohol Training for Managers is designed to help managers develop a thorough understanding of their responsibilities under the DOT drug and alcohol regulations.
Objectives:
After completing this training, learners will be able to:
- Identify who is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) DOT drug and alcohol testing
- Describe the alcohol and drug prohibitions that apply to CMV operators
- Identify what types of testing drivers can expect under various circumstances
- Describe key points of alcohol and drug testing procedures
- Recognize the consequences of violating the prohibitions
- Explain how the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse functions
Outline:
Drug and Alcohol Training for Managers covers the following topics:
Introduction
- Introduction
- What You'll Learn
Who FMCSA Testing Applies to
- Which motor carriers
- Driver roles and resources
- Types of drivers
- Safety-sensitive functions
- Distribution of resources to drivers
Prohibitions
- Alcohol prohibitions
- Drug prohibitions
- Refusal to test
Required Tests
- Pre-employment
- Random
- Reasonable suspicion
- Post-accident
- Return-to-duty
- Follow-up
Procedures
- Drug testing procedures
- Alcohol testing procedures
Violations
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- Who provides what information?
- Motor carrier’s Clearinghouse query requests
Conclusion
Regulations Covered: 49 CFR 382
Copyright Date: 2025