Based on specific observations
The determination must be grounded in the applicable DOT rules and specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations. A rumor or general concern is not a substitute for the required basis. Your trained supervisor and authorized employer representative handle the determination and documentation.
Coordinate without losing the employer’s role
QuickLabs helps arrange the applicable testing service and explain coordination steps. The employer remains responsible for required actions, including removal from safety-sensitive work when appropriate. Drug and alcohol testing requirements depend on the circumstances.
Training responsibilities are distinct
Reasonable suspicion supervisor training and DER training serve different purposes. Supervisor training addresses the recognition of signs and symptoms used in testing determinations. DER training helps the company representative manage testing information and employer responsibilities.
Employer responsibilities remain with the employer. Read the official DOT / FMCSA guidance.