Carriers with drivers who require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) need driver supervisors who are trained on alcohol misuse and drug use. They must be familiar with signs of probable misuse. This is an important first step in keeping unsafe, impaired drivers off the road. The Reasonable Suspicion Training curriculum is designed to help learners understand when a driver may be sent for testing and what to do after testing is required.
It's important to observe and document reasonable suspicion as a driver supervisor. Not only does it keep everyone safe, but it's also required by federal regulations. Documentation must be based on the actions observed and include full details of the event.
Reasonable Suspicion Training: How to Document a Requested Reasonable Test is designed to help driver supervisors understand how to document reasonable suspicion.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Organize specific observations for reporting purposes
- Recognize phrases to avoid when building a report
- Construct a timeline for alcohol testing
- Apply best practices to complete an effective report
The J. J. Keller Reasonable Suspicion Training: How to Document a Requested Reasonable Test program covers the following topics:
Documentation Process
- Identify Specifics
- Things to Avoid
- "I" Statements
- Vague Phrases
- Subjective Language
- Document the Timeline for Alcohol Testing
- Record Observations
- Document Conversations
- Report Reasons Why a Test Cannot Be Completed
Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Part 382
Intended Audience: Supervisors of drivers requiring commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs)
Languages: English and Spanish
Copyright Date: 2023
Course Length:
- Online Course Length: 7 Minutes English/9 Minutes Spanish
- Video Program Running Time: 7:18 English/8:34 Spanish
Product Codes:
- Online Course - English: 68685
- Online Course - Spanish: 68686
- Video Program - English: 68715
- Video Program - Spanish: 68716
