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Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Drivers

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Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Drivers

Course Overview

Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Drivers explains DOT and FMCSA testing rules for commercial drivers. The 45 to 60 minute course covers DOT 49 CFR Part 382 and Part 40, testing basics, oral fluids testing, removal from duty and return to duty.

  • Covers DOT and FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations, testing basics and how CDL driver tests are conducted.
  • Reviews removal from duty, return-to-duty procedures and getting help for substance use disorders after tests.
  • Explains oral fluids testing and how CDL drug and alcohol testing affects transportation employees today.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

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Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations
  • Drug and alcohol testing basics
  • How drug and alcohol tests are conducted
  • Driver removal and return-to-duty procedures
  • Getting help for substance use disorders
  • The recent approval of oral fluids testing as a testing method

OSHA StandardDOT 49 CFR Part 382 & Part 40
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
ProgressProgress saved automatically, stop and restart without losing your place
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • CDL drivers subject to DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements
  • Commercial motor vehicle operators
  • Transportation employees covered by the Federal Transportation Employee Testing Act
  • Fleet managers and transportation supervisors overseeing CDL drivers
  • New CDL drivers who need to understand testing requirements and procedures
  • Drivers returning to duty after a substance use violation
  • Safety and compliance officers in trucking and transportation companies

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Trucking and freight transportation
  • Logistics and supply chain operations
  • Public transit and bus transportation
  • Hazardous materials transportation
  • Moving and relocation companies
  • Construction firms with CDL drivers
  • Waste management and hauling
  • Oil and gas field transportation
  • Agricultural transportation
  • Any motor carrier subject to DOT/FMCSA regulations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Drivers.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

  The Drug and Alcohol Testing for CDL Drivers course is an interactive online training program that provides information on the Federal Transportation Employee Testing Act, DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations, drug and alcohol testing basics, how tests are conducted, driver removal and return-to-duty procedures, and how to get help for substance use disorders. The course also covers the recent approval of oral fluids testing as a testing method. It is provided in partnership with MARCOM.

  This course is designed for CDL drivers subject to DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol testing requirements, commercial motor vehicle operators, and transportation employees covered by the Federal Transportation Employee Testing Act. It is also relevant for fleet managers, transportation supervisors, and safety and compliance officers.

  A: The course covers DOT/FMCSA drug and alcohol regulations, drug and alcohol testing basics, how drug and alcohol tests are conducted, driver removal and return-to-duty procedures, getting help for substance use disorders, and the recent approval of oral fluids testing as a testing method.

  Upon completing the course, you should understand the requirements of the Federal Transportation Employee Testing Act, know what drug and alcohol testing programs are required by the Act, be able to describe how the Act affects transportation employees, understand what happens if a CDL driver tests positive for a controlled substance, and know how to get help for a drug or alcohol problem.

The Federal Transportation Employee Testing Act requires motor carriers to establish rigorous drug and alcohol testing programs to help ensure that drivers of commercial vehicles stay drug- and alcohol-free behind the wheel. The course discusses this requirement and how it affects transportation employees.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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