CDL Safe Driving: Drug and Alcohol – Training Course

Understand DOT and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements for CDL drivers and employers to ensure compliance and maintain roadway safety.

Training Objectives

• Identify FMCSA and DOT regulations for drug and alcohol testing
• Understand procedures for conducting drug and alcohol tests
• Explain who is tested, when testing occurs, and how it is performed
• Recognize the consequences of failing or refusing a test
• Understand employer responsibilities for compliance and recordkeeping

Course Overview

Safe operation of commercial motor vehicles requires more than driving skill—it depends on drivers being alert, focused, and free from impairment. This course provides a clear understanding of the drug and alcohol testing requirements established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for CDL drivers and employers.

Participants will learn when and why testing is required, including pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and return-to-duty testing. The course explains the substances screened under DOT regulations and the approved methods used for testing, including urine analysis and breath alcohol testing.

The training also covers the consequences of failing or refusing a drug or alcohol test. Learners will understand the return-to-duty process, including evaluation by a Substance Abuse Professional and required follow-up testing.

In addition, the course outlines employer responsibilities, including implementing compliant testing programs, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring employees are properly informed of testing policies and procedures.

Designed for CDL drivers, fleet managers, and safety professionals, this course supports compliance with federal regulations and promotes safer driving practices across the transportation industry.

Closed captions available in Spanish and French.

Key Benefits

• Improve compliance with DOT and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing regulations
• Reduce risk of impaired driving incidents
• Strengthen understanding of testing procedures and requirements
• Support employer compliance and recordkeeping practices
• Promote a safer and more responsible driving environment

Course Details

• Course Length: 11 minutes
• Language(s): English, Spanish, French
• Includes a downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video included with license
• Compatible with your LMS or accessible via our partners’ LMS platforms
• Year Produced: 2024

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.