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FMCSA Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training: What Employers Need to Know

If your company employs CDL drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) on public roads, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires supervisors to complete specific drug and alcohol training under 49 CFR §382.603. Without properly trained supervisors, companies risk: (1) failing to detect impairment before accidents happen; (2) FMCSA compliance violations and penalties; and (3) increased legal exposure.

Who Needs the Training?

All supervisors of CDL drivers must complete the training — this includes fleet managers, dispatchers, and anyone responsible for overseeing drivers.
Owner-operators with no other drivers are exempt.

Training Requirements

Supervisors must receive: 60 minutes of alcohol training, and 60 minutes of controlled substances training for a total of at least two hours. The training focuses on identifying behavioral, physical, speech, and performance indicators of alcohol misuse and drug use to help supervisors make reasonable-suspicion testing decisions. Video training course is available from the DOT – click here for the 2 hour course.

Frequency and Documentation

Training is required once, though refreshers are strongly recommended every 1–2 years.
Employers must keep records showing who completed the training, the date, and the content covered. Records should be retained while the person is a supervisor and for two years afterward.

Compliance Tips for Employers

Use an FMCSA-compliant program (2 hours minimum).
Train new supervisors before they begin overseeing CDL drivers.
Keep completion certificates on file.
Reinforce awareness with periodic refreshers.

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