Drugs and Alcohol (CMV Driver Training)
This course teaches driver-trainees FMCSA rules (49 CFR Part 382) on alcohol and controlled substances for CMV drivers, banning alcohol use within four hours of duty or a BAC of 0.04+, illegal drugs, and impairing medications. It covers required tests (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up), consequences like job loss and Clearinghouse entries, and compliance strategies such as medication management, test cooperation, and seeking help, using scenarios to ensure safe CMV operation.
Who should take this course? Any CMV driver or CDL holder
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 30 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Drug and Alcohol Course:
- Understand the rules about alcohol, controlled substances, prescription and over the counter medications, and testing requirements
- Learn how to make informed decisions and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
- Discover support options if struggling with drug and alcohol dependencies
$25.00
Description
This course trains driver-trainees on FMCSA regulations (49 CFR Part 382) for alcohol and controlled substances, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, for CMV drivers. Trainees learn about required tests (pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, follow-up), testing procedures, and consequences like removal from duty, Substance Abuse Professional evaluation, and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse entries impacting CDL and jobs. Strategies for compliance include managing medications, adhering to alcohol rules, cooperating with tests, and seeking help for substance issues, reinforced through practical scenarios to ensure safe, professional CMV operation.
Topics include:
- Introduction
- FMCSA on Drugs and Alcohol
- Rules for CMV drivers on alcohol and drugs
- FMCSA’s list of prohibited substances, including some prescriptions and OTC meds
- Types of required drug and alcohol tests, when they occur, and what to expect Health
- Consequences of violations, including CDL and job impacts, plus return-to-duty steps
- Strategies to stay compliant: manage medications, prepare for tests, make safe choices
- How to handle prescriptions, suspicion testing, and find resources for help
- Conclusion
