Alcohol & Drug Testing: What Drivers Need to Know – Video Training Book

• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) require alcohol and drug testing training under Section 382.601. Alcohol & Drug Testing: What Drivers Need To Know satisfies this requirement.
• Program provides a high-level overview of the Drug and Alcohol FMCSA Clearinghouse rule, explaining the data submitted by motor carriers and service providers to the FMCSA.
• It covers the eleven items required by the regulations, including alcohol and drug prohibitions, the types of tests required, testing procedures, consequences of violating the prohibitions and the effects of alcohol abuse and drug use.
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• Copyright Date: 2014 (Rev. 1/18, 10/19)

Effective June 1, 2023, U.S. Department of Transportation allows for the use of oral-fluid (saliva) specimens for drug testing. As a result, motor carriers must train drivers in safety-sensitive positions on oral-fluid specimen collection procedures to comply with 49 CFR 382.601(b)(6).

For more information, and to download a driver training handout on oral-fluid drug-testing procedures, click here.

What's Included

• (1) Video Training Book containing a 22-minute main program video - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
  • Introduction
    • Cites drunk driving stats
    • Addresses the requirements of Part 382
    • Defines safety-sensitive function
    • Discusses content that will be covered in the Main Program
  • Required Testing
    • Reviews the six types of required alcohol and/or drug tests (see below) and the circumstances under which drivers would be subject to testing:
      • Pre-employment
      • Post-accident
      • Random
      • Reasonable suspicion
      • Return-to-duty
      • Follow-up
  • Alcohol Testing Procedures
    • Uses a realistic scenario to illustrate and review what drivers can expect if they’re sent for alcohol testing.
  • Drug Testing Procedures
    • Uses a realistic scenario to illustrate and review what drivers can expect if they’re sent for drug testing.
  • Consequences of Alcohol Abuse and Drug Use
    • Addresses what happens if a driver fails an alcohol test, tests positive for drugs or refuses to take a test.
  • Role of the SAP
    • Covers the role the substance abuse professional (SAP) plays in getting drivers who have been removed from safety-sensitive functions back to work.
  • Confidentiality
    • Goes over alcohol and drug testing records and the driver’s rights to confidentiality and access.
  • Conclusion
    • Discusses some of the signs of alcohol misuse and drug use, as well as their negative consequences on health, career and personal life.
    • Reiterates that knowing and obeying the alcohol and drug regulations help protect the transportation industry, the motor carrier, and the driving public.
  • Bonus Videos- Total running time: approximately 11 minutes
    • Effects, Signs & Symptoms of Alcohol Misuse (running time: 4 minutes)
    • Effects, Signs & Symptoms of Drug Use (running time: 7 minutes)
• (5) Driver Handbooks - Product Codes: 38797 (English), 39003 (Spanish) - Reviews key points and includes a quiz and answer sheet to check trainees' understanding of the material.
• (1) Training Log
• (1) Earbud Set
• (1) AC Adapter

What's Covered

After completing Alcohol & Drug Testing: What Drivers Need to Know, learners will be able to:

• Describe the alcohol and drug prohibitions that apply to CMV operators
• Identify the types of testing drivers can expect to experience under various circumstances
• Explain alcohol and drug testing procedures
• Describe the consequences of violating the prohibitions
• Recognize the effects of alcohol abuse and drug use and how they impair driving abilities

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