According to Section 382.603 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), all individuals who supervise drivers must receive Reasonable Suspicion Training. This training is to equip supervisors with the necessary knowledge to recognize drivers showing signs of impairment by drugs or alcohol and take appropriate steps to get them tested. This is a big responsibility because missing the warning signs and letting an impaired driver on the road could leave the business liable if they cause property damage, personal injury or death. For a look at what is involved with reasonable suspicion and the training, check out this infographic:
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Completing reasonable suspicion training will enable you to:
Step 1: Receive & Document Complaints from Co-Workers or Clients
Step 2: Observe the Driver in Question (Multiple Managers Should Observe When Possible)
Step 3: Keep the Driver Off the Road
Step 4: Document Observations
Step 5: Assess the Situation & Determine if Further Action is Required
Step 6: Meet with the Driver to Brief Him or Her on the Situation. Be Professional & Not Accusatory
Step 7: Arrange Transportation for the Driver
Step 8: Send the Driver for Testing
Step 9: Wait for the Results
Step 10: Respond to the Driver’s Refusal to Take the Test (if necessary)
Step 11: Respond Appropriately to the Test Results
* According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)