Reasonable Suspicion Training: Responding to Out-of-Scope Suspicion

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.

There may be times when fellow co-workers or customers express their concerns about a driver's possible impairment. It's important that qualified driver supervisors are available to make observations and determine if suspicion exists.

Reasonable Suspicion Training: Responding to Out-of-Scope Suspicion is designed to help driver supervisors understand how they should respond to situations that are not covered by reasonable suspicion regulations.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Discuss ways to respond when a supervisor is unable to observe a driver
• Describe policy considerations for non-DOT testing
• Explain how to deal with suspicion when drivers are not performing safety-sensitive functions
• Discuss proper responses to third-person reports

This course can be taken as part of a comprehensive Reasonable Suspicion training curriculum designed to fully satisfy the requirements of 49 CFR 382.603.