DER TRAINING COURSE - FMCSA

DER Training Course for FMCSA is a 2-hour online training course that is geared toward FMCSA-regulated workplaces. Students who complete the course will understand and be able to confidently execute the responsibilities of the role.

Your fleet supervisor calls in to ask for your advice. He tells you that one of your drivers admitted to smoking marijuana on his route through Colorado where the state has legalized recreational cannabis. What do you tell him? Would you know where to find the answer if you didn’t know?

Would it matter if the driver was on vacation or off the clock?

Would it matter if the driver had admitted to using cannabis after being called in for a drug test?

Would it matter if the driver had been in a fatal accident first?

In this DER training course geared toward FMCSA-regulated employers you will learn everything you need to know to become a DER including:

• What it means to be a DER;
• The roles and responsibilities of a DER;
• The requirements for a DOT Program under your specified agency;
• How to manage a drug and alcohol-free workplace program for DOT covered employees;
• The drug and alcohol testing process and how to handle problems in testing;
• Which regulations apply to your company and how to stay in compliance;
• How to select and monitor service agents;
• Training requirements for employees and supervisors;
• Which records must be kept and for how long; and
• Best practices to avoid a poor audit result.

You will also receive resources, reference materials, and helpful guides to help you while becoming a successful Designated Employer Representative.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that covered organizations, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), designate one person responsible for making formal decisions regarding the drug and alcohol testing program. This person is known as the Designated Employer Representative (DER). Their responsibility is to develop a complete understanding of all federal regulations so that any decisions made are fully compliant.

This online course will prepare the DER with all of the knowledge and tools necessary to be successful and confident in the role. In addition, trained DERs are more likely to avoid making costly mistakes that could result in fines, penalties, and/or employee lawsuits.

Learners will receive thorough instruction that includes what it means to be a DER, the roles and responsibilities, specific requirements to comply with FMCSA regulations, testing and training requirements, record retention guidelines, and more.

Students learn at their own pace with our comprehensive online training program that uses videos, documents, resources, and PowerPoint presentations. Reference materials and helpful guides are also provided to assist prospective DERs in succeeding as they embark on their career. A certificate of completion can be downloaded immediately after passing the online exam.

Obtain certification as a Designated Employer Representative for the FMCSA in as little as 2 hours. Those who complete this training are fully prepared to manage a DOT and FMCSA-compliant drug and alcohol-free workplace policy within their organization.

• Successful Designated Employer Representative (DER) students will be able to manage a drug and alcohol free workplace policy within their organization including providing the necessary training to employees and making determinations of when to test and when a refusal should be determined.
• Successful students will be able to express an understanding of industry terms and the protocols involved with the DOT and FMCSA regulations by completing an online quiz with 75% or greater proficiency.