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Steps for Implementing your HM Security Plan

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:52:53 GMT

In previous Blogs we discussed; who is required to have an HM Security Plan and how to write an HM Security Plan . Now, you have determined that you are a HAZMAT hauler required to have an HM Security Plan, and you've already written an HM Security Plan. All that is left is for you to put that plan into action. The US DOT, through the Research and Special Programs Administration, does lend a helping hand. It can be found in the Risk Management Self Evaluation Framework .

The RMSEF document, as developed by the Research and Special Programs Administration agency, helps you construct and then implement your plan in the following three steps.

Action: Put your plan into motion

You are required, as a HAZMAT hauler, to always have an HM Security Plan for as long as you are handling HAZMAT hauls. It should always be in writing. The security plan is meant to educate your employees responsible for handling the HAZMAT hauls. This is subject to their security clearance or any background investigations, and whether they are on a need-to-know basis.

Copies of the security plan have to be available to the people responsible for developing and implementing them. The copies should be accessible at their workstations and electronically. Those documents should also be available to the official Department of Transport and Department of Homeland Security personnel upon request.

It is upon you as a company to revise or update the security plan annually. Every time you make an amendment or revision to the document, you should furnish the responsible employees with an updated copy of your HM Security Plan.

Verification

Setting a security plan in place is just one part of ensuring it works. The other part is to actually verify that, should anything happen, the security plan you have put in place will hold up, or even defeat the threat.

What this means is that you will have to set up monitoring protocols that ensure the activities your employees are undertaking proceed according to plan. Determine whether the protocols are working by having a third party make the assessment.

That's where we at Red River come in. We offer security plan assessment services to companies with DOT numbers. The assessment takes a look at vulnerabilities in your plan that could be exploited for sabotage or terrorist attacks. If we uncover any breaches, we communicate promptly, so you can make the changes as fast as possible.

Evaluation

Goals are just that unless you can track them and measure their impact on your operations. Having Key Performance Indicators in place should help you determine whether you are making progress. Cost-effective performance indicators include the following:

● Training records for HAZMAT employees that include in-depth security training.

● Logging unauthorized entries into your company's facilities.

● Safety and security records for HAZMAT transportation, storage, and loading.

● Monitoring property damage or theft.

● Tanker security and maintenance.

● Active monitoring with devices for warehouses, yards, truck holding areas, and others.

It's important that your company completes the security plan and puts it into action. Violation of the HAZMAT regulations can attract heavy fines and penalties such as civil penalties up to $84,425, for each contravention. If the violations lead to serious injuries and illnesses, or even death and destruction of property, the civil penalty rises to $196,992.

Training violations draw a civil penalty amounting to $508, while criminal violations may result in imprisonment, fines, or both.

Why You Need the Risk Management Self Evaluation Framework

As a company involved in hazardous material transportation, you know the best way to handle your operations. This includes how you fulfill your staffing requirements, your facilities, and so much more. How you have set up your operations could be totally different from the company closest to you.

The security options recommended for one company may not be the best fit for your operations. Therefore, you need to come up with a plan that works according to the operational conditions.

The RMSEF is the tool that helps you come up with a security plan while taking into context the working environment your company functions in. The above steps are expounded further in the RMSEF to help you take a comprehensive look at the position your company's operations are in, and then come up with a viable security plan.

The guiding principles of the RMSEF are geared towards successfully managing risks that a hazard material handler and transporter such as yourself could be facing. The principles include:

● Forming strong partnerships with the parties involved in the securing, and transporting of hazardous materials

● Getting commitment on the part of the management and workers to minimize the security risks

● Putting security risks at the forefront so that adequate resources are allocated

● Taking decisive action to reduce identified security threats

● Having a continuous commitment towards improvement

● Making communication clear to all concerned parties, to ensure every person involved understands their role, and is also aware of the relevant security risk information

● Placing an emphasis on a work culture that is focused on lessening risks and remaining vigilant during the day-to-day operations of the company

The RMSEF is designed to be used throughout all transportation modes, and to be flexible enough to provide you with a framework you can use to evaluate, mitigate, and eliminate security risks in your company.

Need help with a security plan?

An HM Security Plan is crucial to your operations as a HAZMAT hauler. Your company may not be at the same level of development as your closest competitors. As such, you may not have the requisite capacity to come up with the security plan by yourself. Your current capacity shouldn't be a cause for concern. It simply means you may need some level of outside help to get the job done.

In such a situation, getting a third party with the right mix of knowledge and experience to guide you through implementing your plan should be of the utmost importance to your company.

If you need help putting your completed security plan into place, don't hesitate to get in touch with us .

Understanding DOT Roadside Inspections: What You Should Know

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:23:07 GMT

Frankly, many truck drivers aren't thrilled with the DOT roadside inspection. And the reason is quite obvious; they fear failing the inspection. However, US Department of Transport inspections aren't something you should be anxious about. While they may happen out of the blue, anywhere and at any time, you'll easily pass the test if you plan ahead for the different inspection levels.

Foremost, you need to understand what a DOT roadside inspection is, the different levels of inspection, and how you can efficiently prepare for each of them. Well, don't worry as this article covers all that and more.

So, What Is a DOT Roadside Inspection, and How Is It Conducted?

Put simply, a DOT roadside inspection is a series of examinations that ascertains if Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) are in good shape to operate. This happens when a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) inspector examines individual commercial motor vehicles and drivers to determine if they comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs.)

Failure of compliance may lead to revocation or withdrawal of the operational license. But upon compliance, you will be allowed to resume your operations. Remember that a traffic enforcement violation may also be recorded in conjunction with a roadside inspection.

The 8 DOT Inspection Levels

Under the North American Standard, there are eight different levels of a DOT Roadside Inspection. And according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), there are about four million inspections conducted across North America every year.

Unfortunately, you may not even know which of the eight different levels will be conducted until you're stopped by the inspectors. Consequently, it is vital to understand each of these eight levels of DOT inspections and help your drivers become compliant.

Level 1: Full

Considered the most comprehensive and common DOT Roadside Inspection, the Level-1 North American Standard Inspection covers a series of tests on the driver and the vehicle. Talking of how common it is, in 2019, 45568 inspections out of 67072 were considered as Level-1 inspections by CVSA. With these numbers, it wouldn't be fair not to consider this as your most regular inspection.

All the same, it examines the driver's Commercial Driver License (CDL), seat belt, drug and alcohol intake, medical examiner's certificate, Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate (if applicable), the record of duty status (RODS), and hours of service compliance.

In regards to the vehicle, it can examine several factors, including but not limited to; brake systems, electrical systems, coupling devices, lighting devices, steering system, fuel and exhaust system, emergency exit, windshield wipers, rims, hubs, wheels, and the overall open body. HM/DG requirements may also apply. In other words, level-1 inspection is mostly concerned with driver and vehicle safety.

Level 2: Walk-Around

Generally, this inspection level is very similar to the level-1 DOT inspection. However, the one distinction existing is that level 2 will only examine those items that can be inspected without having to physically get below the vehicle. That even explains why it's referred to as the walk-around vehicle/driver inspection.

While it can be less rigorous than the former, level 2 inspections still call for the driver to prepare as much as possible since it encompasses nearly every item in level-1, such as drug and alcohol screening, among other vehicle and driver-related items.

Level 3: Driver Only

As the name suggests, level 3 driver-only inspection will examine the credentials specific only to the truck driver when applicable. This comprises; the driver's license, medical examiner's report, skill performance evaluation, hours of service, seat belt, the record of duty status, carrier identification and status, as well as drug/alcohol screening. Not to mention, traffic violations will also be included in a level 3 inspection, if applicable.

Level 4: Special Study

Level 4 DOT inspections are special examinations for a one-time investigation of a certain vehicle or driver-related concerns. It may be done to verify the truth about a particular norm or trend. For instance, the fuel or exhaust system may be examined for safety purposes or air pollution concerns. Alternatively, it may even entail the verification of a common violation trend among the CMV operators and carriers.

Level 5: Terminal

Level 5 DOT inspection, often referred to as vehicle-only inspection, conducts an inspection of the vehicle-related items stated under level-1 North American Standard inspection. The only difference is that it is conducted in the absence of the truck driver. It may also be done at any location, including a company-owned facility akin to the DOT audit.

Level 6: Radioactive Material

Level 6 DOT inspection is dedicated to Transuranics and Highway Route Controlled Quantity substances. In other words, it is largely concerned with radioactive shipments or rather radioactive cargo. The NAS inspection specific to radiological shipments are subject to;

Enhancement to the level 1 DOT inspection
Requirements pertaining to radiological materials, that is, before and after shipment
NAS inspection of Transuranic Waste and HRCQ of radioactive shipments

Upon passing the test, a special nuclear symbol decal, which is only valid for one trip, is given to the motor vehicle for compliance.

Level 7: Jurisdictional Mandated

Level 7 DOT inspections are more unique than the other inspection levels as they include any jurisdictional mandated inspection program that does not meet the requirements of any other inspection level. In other words, they apply only to vehicles that do not meet the requirements of other levels. Typically, a jurisdictional mandated inspection would apply to school buses, shared-ride transportation, Intra-Provincial Operations, and hotel courtesy shuttles.

Level 8: Electronic Inspection

A level 8 electronic inspection is a fairly new inspection level that not everyone is well familiar with. It doesn't necessitate physical interaction with an inspector as it is conducted entirely electronically/wirelessly while the vehicle is in motion. As eligibility for a level 8 inspection, the details collected should entail all of the required/applicable data points listed by CVSA, including;

● A clear location with GPS coordinates

● Electronic validation of the vehicle's operator

● Driver's license class and endorsement for the vehicle being operated

● License status

● Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate

● Medical Examiner's Certificate

● Record of Duty Status (RODS) of the current driver

● Hours of Service compliance

● USDOT number

● Power unit registration

● Operating authority

● Unified Carrier Registration compliance

● Federal out-of-service orders

Tips to Prepare Your Drivers for DOT Inspections

As mentioned earlier, roadside inspections can happen at any time. It is, therefore, important for drivers to be ready for an inspection. Here are a few tips:

Provide training for drivers so that they understand what an inspection is and the different levels
Teach drivers how to properly perform a Pre and Post Trip Inspection
Follow hour of service regulation
Follow traffic control devices
Stay ELD compliant
Perform walk-around when applicable, looking for defective lights, tires, or loose cargo
Implement Preventive Maintenance Programs

Key Takeaway

One of the best solutions to help minimize DOT roadside violations and get ready for the inspections is conducting a preventive maintenance program for your vehicles. This will go a long way in identifying potential violation issues or malfunctions so you can address them earlier. Fortunately, we can assist you with setting up your maintenance shop. You can contact Red River DOT Consulting and Training for In-House drivers training or visit our online training program.

A Look at HAZMAT Security Plan’s Minimum Components

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 21:44:05 GMT

As a company dealing in hauling HAZMAT, you realize the importance of abiding by the codes and regulations set in place by the DOT and its agencies. A relevant statute, when so required , is to have a written security plan in place.

While you may realize the significance of having a HAZMAT security plan, what exactly goes into one? Do you have to mention your entire fleet and all your locations? You are free to craft the security plan in a manner that best suits your company, but there are minimum components required to make it functional.

Let's take a look at those minimum components.

The Three Foremost Components

A HAZMAT security plan encompasses various components, but three of them are the most crucial. This is because they provide actionable directions you can take to secure your personnel, trucks, and cargo from would-be attackers and terrorists.

Those three components are stipulated in 49 CFR 172.802 and include

Personnel Security: This mostly covers the hiring of employees who will be handling hazardous materials and related paperwork. You have to come up with measures to verify whether the information they provide to you during the hiring process is accurate. The verification methods you employ have to be within the confines of both federal and state law.
Unauthorized access: You will have to come up with a plan or systems that help prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to hazardous material, or the means by which that hazardous material is to be transported.
En-route security: An assessment of the security of the transportation modes will help guide your decision-making when coming up with a plan for securing the hazardous material during hauling from the origin to its destination. It may call for working together with the shippers and carriers to ensure the security plan is watertight.

After you have come up with solutions for the above, it's now time to conduct an assessment of the security risks during transportation. This assessment should include location or site-specific risks with facilities where the HAZMAT will be handled. You will also include measures to handle the risks assessed.

The PHMSA provides you with a security template that you can use to conduct the assessment. If you need help putting together an assessment, we at Red River can help you do that. We have the necessary paperwork, including an assessment grid. Here is a quick look.

Assessment of Transportation Security Risks

The People Involved

Though having a HAZMAT security plan is superb, it can only be put into action by the people responsible within the company. To this end, the regulations recommend a way of identifying the people who are accountable for putting together and implementing the security plan.

These people have to be identified by their job titles and by the specific security duties for the position or department answerable to putting the plan into motion.

At Red River, we have a simple way to make that happen. Here is a sample.

Training for Employees

I t's one thing to have a HAZMAT security plan in place, but it's another to recognize that your employees should know and implement the plan. To make that a smooth process, you are required by the regulations in 49 CFR 172.704 to train your HAZMAT employees. However, when your company is required to have a security plan, then these employees also must undergo In-depth Security Training.

The training covers the following areas:

General awareness and familiarization
Employee function specific
Safety training for all employees
Security awareness training
In-depth security training for companies required to have a security plan
Driver specific training according to 49 CFR 177.816

Conclusion

Having a security plan is an important requirement for your business. However, the process of writing and implementing one can be confusing. That's why we, Red River, are here to help you make sense of what goes where. If you'd like to get more information on how we can help you with your security plan, contact us today .

Does Your Company Require an HM-232 Hazmat Security Plan?

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:40:44 GMT

As a company that deals in hazardous materials, you may already be aware of the various requirements needed to operate on roads. From complying with normal DOT requirements to following the numerous Hazardous Material Regulations (HMR), adhering to these conditions ensures you stay in business.

Perhaps one of the most important requirements for a HAZMAT company is to have a security plan. What is it, and when does your company need one? Let's find out.

What Is a Security Plan?

The September 11, 2001 bombings in New York heralded changes in very many sectors of the economy with an emphasis on improved security. It's not only the TSA that got tougher at airports and other installations; various other rules came into being.

One of those rules is the Final Rule HM-232F . It came about after consultations between the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and other federal security agencies such as the TSA and the Coast Guard.

In accordance with 49 CFR 172.800 , 172.802 , and 172.804 , for certain cases, transporters and shippers of hazardous materials are required to create a security plan. The purpose of the plan is to outline how the company is going to prevent their equipment, or the hazardous cargo they carry, from being employed in a terrorist act as a weapon.

Who Are These Rules For?

As you begin to haul HAZMAT loads, some other sections of the law begin to apply to you. However, it is not all the HAZMAT rules that will apply in your specific case, unless you meet the threshold set in law.

In the case of a security plan, if you have a DOT number and are a registered HAZMAT hauler, you should pay attention to this requirement. As you increase your hauling capabilities and the products you haul, then these rules begin to come into play.

Generally, you need to develop and implement a security plan if your company transports the following types of Hazmat loads in large bulk quantities (3,000 Kg for solids and an equivalent amount in liters for liquids and gases).

● Division 2.1 material

● Division 2.2 material with a subsidiary hazard of 5.1

● Class 3 material meeting requirements for packing group I or II

● Division 4.2 material meeting requirements for packing group I or II

● Class 8 material meeting requirements for Packing Group I

You will also need a security plan if your company transports any quantities of the following materials;

● Division 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3

● Division 1.4, 1.5, or 1.6 that require placarding according to Subpart F of Part 172 of HMR

● Material poisonous when inhaled as described in §171.8

● Desensitized explosives meeting description of Division 4.1 or Class 3 material that requires placarding according to Subpart F of Part 172 of HMR

● Organic peroxide of any quantity, whether liquid, solid, or temperature-controlled.

● Selected agents and toxins controlled by the Center for Disease Control or the US Department of Agriculture.

● IAEA Code of Conduct Category 1 and 2 materials.

These are most of the HAZMAT materials that will mean your company has proposed a security plan.

When You Need A Security Plan!

You definitely have ambitions for growing your company, any prudent businessperson would. However, with your sustained expansion, your company will flourish into a territory that needs you to have extra s upport, knowledge, and training to navigate safely.

As a company, and if you meet the requirements noted above, you will need a security plan to match the growth of your firm. Coming up with that plan may not be something you are particularly familiar with. But don't worry about it; we can handle that for you.

At Red River DOT, we pride ourselves on our expertise and experience that has seen transport companies travel to new heights. Try us and scale to greater levels.

Making Sense of DOT Hours of Service Regulations Exceptions

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:13:34 GMT

Rules are necessary to have order and function in whichever industry. That is the reason the Department of Transport and its agencies exist. Among the myriad of rules and regulations are the Hours of Service Regulations.

The Hours of Service Regulations are meant to protect you, the driver, and other road users. However, certain situations can make sticking to the rules somewhat impractical. That is why there are Hours of Service Exceptions.

Do you have complete knowledge of what they are? Read on for more information.

What are the Hours of Service Regulations Exceptions?

Through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Agency, the Department of Transport mandates truck drivers to observe various regulations on truck operations. Among them is the number of hours a driver can work, the hours of service. If you would like to know more about Hours of Service, we have various courses tailored to educate you on what they are.

You can find the hours-of-service exceptions in the sections of the Code of Federal Regulations. These are 49 CFR Sections 390.3 , 49 CFR Section 390.23 , 49 CFR Sections 390.39 , 49 CFR Sections 395.1 and 49 CFR Sections 395.5 among others. But what exactly do the exceptions entail?

Exceptions in the Regulations

Your knowledge of the exceptions or the documentation will be required during an audit, inspection, or investigation. You should be able to cite the exact exception you are trying to use on the Electronic Logging Device or paper log. Here's a quick look at some of the exceptions.

1. Adverse Driving Conditions

It's not always guaranteed that you will be driving under clear skies or even slightly overcast conditions. Your work as a trucker may see you set off with the sun and a warm breeze bidding you goodbye. But treacherous disruptions in the form of snowstorms and heavy rain forming may welcome you with open arms.

The Hours of Service regulations mandate a 14-hour workday limit and an 11-hour driving limit. When faced with adverse driving conditions that cause you to miss a rest stop or prevent you from stopping, you are allowed to extend both the 14-hour workday limit and the 11-hour driving limit by up to two hours.

2. Short-Haul Exception

As a driver, you know that the company you work for is expected to record your duty status to keep tabs on the hours you work in a day and in a week. However, if you are only covering short-haul routes, you will be exempt from this rule.

Ensure that you're operating within the 150 air-mile radius set by the regulations. You also have to return to the location you report to when starting your shift.

Also, drivers are expected to take a 30-minute break when at least 8 hours have elapsed since they came on duty. As a short-haul driver, this rule will not apply if you are within a 150-mile radius of your reporting location while driving vehicles that don't require a commercial driving license.

3. 16 -hour Exception

This exception only applies to drivers who are on a one-day work schedule. You can stretch the official time on duty to 16 hours, but the driving time still remains 11 hours.

Note that you cannot use this exception in conjunction with the adverse weather exception. And a driver may not apply it again until after they have taken a 34-hour break.

4. Industry-Specific Exceptions

The industry you work in may have a few Hours of Service exceptions that set them apart from other industries. For example, Title 49 CFR 395.1 (k) grants exemptions to drivers in agriculture during the planting and harvesting seasons, as well as transportation of agricultural commodities such as fish, livestock, bees, and others.

Other industries that may have specific exceptions include oil & gas, emergency services, as well as utility services. Below is a more complete list of exception categories that you may need to review:

• Adverse driving conditions.

• Emergency conditions.

• Driver-salesperson.

• Oilfield operations.

• Short-haul operations

• Operators of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles not requiring a commercial driver's license.

• Retail store deliveries.

• Sleeper berths

• State of Alaska

• Travel time

• Agricultural operations

• Construction materials and equipment

• Utility service vehicles

• Property-carrying driver

• Commercial motor vehicle transportation to or from a motion picture production site.

• Attendance on commercial motor vehicles containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives

• Railroad signal employees

• Covered farm vehicles

• Ready-mixed concrete delivery vehicle

• Transport of commercial bees

• Transport of livestock

• Hi-rail vehicles

• Pipeline welding trucks

Conclusion

It's crucial that, as a driver, you have these exceptions at hand. This way, you can avoid the various penalties that may be levied against you by local and state law enforcement officials.

At Red River DOT Consulting and Training, we have prepared the courses necessary to make you proficient in the Hours of Service regulations and exceptions. Want to start learning? Start here .

An Overview of HAZMAT 49 CFR 172.704 Training Online

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:17:17 GMT

49 CFR 172.704 Hazmat Training On-Line

Every trucking employee would love to earn higher pay for their effort. To achieve higher pay, you need to level up on your experience, increase the mileage you receive, and obtain licensing. One of the best ways to increase your earnings is to change your load type. Consider Hazardous Material hauling, which is one of the best paying load types around. To receive this kind of load type, you need the proper HAZMAT training, face-to-face or on-line. This ensures you receive the necessary training and proper license endorsements to handle the job safely.

Why do you need HAZMAT training?

The US DOT, through Title 49 CFR 172.704, mandates anyone who will be handling Hazardous Material receives proper training. This includes whoever handles the paperwork from the signage and loaders to the truck drivers and supervisors.

The HAZMAT training covers six areas. They include general awareness and familiarization safety training, security awareness, and in-depth security training. There's also training specific to your job function, whether as a supervisor, office manager, driver, or loader.

Drivers have specific training outlined in Title 49 CFR 177.816. in addition to the above topics. They are also required to have hazard endorsements added to their CDL. They include:

● Endorsement H: A requisite to transport any hazardous material

● Endorsement X: A requirement to transport hazardous material in a tank

Where can you get training?

Every employee handling HAZMAT has to receive the training within 90 days of getting the position. Until you obtain the training, you will have to work under someone who is HAZMAT-qualified. This training is usually good for three years, or until you get into a new position.

At Red River Dot, we have put in great effort towards providing the HAZMAT training you need. We cover everything from HAZMAT shipping papers to DOT-approved, in-depth HAZMAT Security Training, both in-person or on-line.

Do you want to get started on your HAZMAT training? Click here to get started today!

Understanding OSHA and DOT Jurisdiction for Truckers

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:10:36 GMT

As an employee in the trucking industry, the occupational safety statistics make for grim reading. Luckily, there is a myriad of Federal and State agencies whose mandate is to ensure all workers maintain safety standards. As a trucker, you are primarily under the jurisdiction of the US Department of Transport (DOT), with jurisdictional limits. Beyond those restrictions, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) takes over. What is the difference between OSHA and DOT jurisdiction? Here is a quick look at a couple of situations.

Highway Driving

As a trucker, you spend most of your time on the road. However, you do have to drop off your cargo at some point and pick up new deliveries. Whenever you are traveling on public roads, the US DOT has occupational safety jurisdiction. This is through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. There is a distinction to be made between OSHA and DOT jurisdiction. The FMCSA has control over interstate commerce while OSHA has jurisdiction over intrastate commerce. So, if you are transporting within the state and are not making any transshipment from out of state, OSHA will have command. If you are hauling Hazmat, DOT has jurisdiction – interstate and intrastate.

Loading and unloading

Once you have delivered the goods to the destination, they have to be put into some form of storage. It could be grain handling facilities, warehouses, or retail location piers. OSHA has jurisdiction over loading and unloading in off-highway facilities. In these areas, OSHA requires that workers receive instructions concerning the safety procedures, as well as the hazards they may face in that particular space. There are also industry-specific hazards that workers need to be aware of. The trucking industry is known to have the most fatalities across all occupations. By following specific regulations by OSHA and the DOT, you can keep yourself from becoming a part of those statistics. Since training is crucial to your success, ensure you plan for it. Find both DOT and OSHA online training here .

Everything a Supervisor Should Know About Reasonable Suspicion Testing

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:05:57 GMT

Your job as a CDL driver supervisor is not easy. The responsibility placed on your shoulders could make or break a company. You need to be on top of everything. This includes drug and alcohol training. As part of fulfilling your DOT requirements, you need to have at least 120 minutes of reasonable suspicion testing training.

While traditionally you may need to visit a physical class to get the training, Red RiverDOT Consulting and Training has made it easier for you. All you need is to get reasonable suspicion testing training online.

Why you need the course

Under 49 CFR Part 382.307 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations, an employer, orin this case, a supervisor will require a driver to take an alcohol or drugs test if there is reasonable suspicion that the driver may be drunk, or could be using drugs. While those terms are simple enough to digest, it's not always easy to determine whether a driver is drunk, using a controlled substance, or just having eccentricities at work. This course helps you determine whether a driver is using alcohol or drugs by teaching you how to make sense of your hunches through the Reasonable Suspicion Process.

What the course covers

During the two hours you spend learning, you cover a lot of instruction crucial for maintaining driver safety. You start by covering the rules and regulations, as well as going over the reasonable suspicion testing process and how to use it. The lessons also involve learning about the effects of alcohol and various drugs, what to look for when you want to determine the substance the driver is on, and how to handle them. This detailed course will benefit you greatly since you'll acquire knowledge and insights

into the program. Learn more about it here .