⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This course was exactly what I needed to understand my responsibilities under DOT regulations. The examples were realistic, and the scripts made it easy to know what to say and do in tough situations. I feel 100% more confident recognizing impairment and documenting it properly. The self-paced format fit perfectly into my schedule — highly recommend this to every supervisor who manages safety-sensitive employees.
Mark R.
Fleet Operations Supervisor
What you will learn?
Next you will take a short quiz to pass the course. You must make a 70% or higher to pass the quiz.
🧠 Quick Study Summary – Before You Begin the Quiz
Before you start the quiz, take a moment to review the essentials of what you’ve learned:
Supervisor Responsibilities
Your role is to observe, document, and act — not diagnose.
Always keep safety and compliance as your top priorities.
Maintain confidentiality at every step of the process.
Recognizing Alcohol Misuse
Look for odor of alcohol, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and poor coordination.
Watch for behavior changes like irritability, mood swings, or drowsiness.
Remember: impairment can last hours after drinking stops.
Recognizing Drug Misuse
Stimulants cause high energy, rapid speech, and dilated pupils.
Depressants (opioids, sedatives) cause drowsiness and pinpoint pupils.
Cannabis causes slowed reaction time, odor, and memory problems.
Always act on observable signs, not assumptions.
Documentation & Action Steps
Be specific and factual: record time, place, and exact behaviors.
The correct order: Observe → Document → Remove → Test → Maintain Confidentiality.
Testing for alcohol must occur within 2 hours, no later than 8 hours.
Final Reminder
Your calm, professional response can prevent accidents, protect employees, and ensure DOT compliance.
You’ve got this — take a deep breath and begin the quiz with confidence!
About the course
🚛 DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Compliance Course for Supervisors
Train confidently. Protect your team. Stay compliant.
This comprehensive DOT Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor Training course provides the federally required two hours of instruction on identifying and responding to alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace. Designed specifically for supervisors of DOT safety-sensitive employees, this self-paced eLearning experience helps you recognize the warning signs of impairment, take proper action, and document your observations with confidence and professionalism.
Whether you’re a transportation manager, fleet owner, HR professional, or compliance officer, this course ensures you meet the requirements under 49 CFR Part 382.603 — and more importantly, that you know how to protect your company, your employees, and the public from safety risks.
🔍 Course Overview
DOT regulations require all supervisors overseeing CDL drivers and other safety-sensitive employees to receive a minimum of two hours of training — one hour on the effects and indicators of alcohol misuse and one hour on controlled substance misuse.
This course goes beyond basic compliance. Through engaging modules, realistic scenarios, and narrated slide content, learners develop a clear understanding of how to observe, document, and act when impairment is suspected. Supervisors complete the training with practical tools, printable forms, and the confidence to make informed decisions.
📚 What You’ll Learn
Module 1 – The Supervisor’s Role & Legal Responsibilities
Understand your duties under DOT regulations, when and how to act, and how your decisions directly impact safety and compliance.
Module 2 – Recognizing Alcohol Misuse
Learn the physical, behavioral, and performance indicators of alcohol impairment — and what to do when you suspect it.
Module 3 – Recognizing Drug Misuse
Identify the unique signs of stimulant, depressant, cannabis, and hallucinogen misuse through case examples and visual cues.
Module 4 – Observation Timing & Patterns
Discover how to interpret signs before, during, and after shifts, and how to identify consistent impairment patterns.
Module 5 – Documentation & Action Steps
Master the art of writing strong, objective observations that stand up to legal and regulatory scrutiny. Learn exactly how to remove an employee from duty and arrange testing while maintaining confidentiality.
Module 6 – Practice Scenarios & Recap
Apply your skills in realistic workplace situations, exploring correct responses and documentation for various signs of misuse.
Module 7 – Final Quiz & Certification
Demonstrate your mastery of DOT Reasonable Suspicion regulations and earn your official Certificate of Completion.
🎓 Course Features
✅ Self-paced, asynchronous format – Start anytime and complete at your own pace.
✅ Audio narration & auto-advance slides – Professional voiceover for accessibility and engagement.
✅ Real-world case scenarios – Interactive examples designed for DOT supervisors.
✅ Printable policy templates & audit-ready forms – Tools to strengthen company compliance.
✅ Comprehensive final quiz – 15-question assessment to confirm understanding.
✅ Instant certificate of completion – Automatically generated for your compliant.
About the teacher
Desiree Cochran-Norfolk
Assessor/Counselor
Desiree Cochran is a Certified Addiction Counselor II, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and Certified Master Addiction Counselor through the Georgia Addiction Counselor's Association and is a certified anger management facilitator through the Department of Community Supervision. She is also certified as a MCAP through the Florida Certification Board. She completed her Masters in Addiction Counseling at Liberty University. She is certified to teach DUI school, parenting, ASAM treatment for all levels, and all Prime Solutions Classes including the marijuana course. Desiree is also training to become a certified facilitator for the Georgia Commission on Family Violence to facilitate Domestic Violence Intervention Programs.