DOT Authority#

Supervisor Course Instructions

DOT requires employers and owner-operators who hire drivers to complete Supervisor Training before making reasonable suspicion determinations.


Order Supervisor Course

  1. Log in to your Express Labs account
  2. Click Order Supervisor Course on the left-side menu

Course Information

  • Online Course
  • 2 Hours (120 minutes)
  • 60 minutes – Controlled Substances
  • 60 minutes – Alcohol Misuse
  • Certificate Provided Upon Completion

Course Topics

  • Supervisor Responsibilities
  • Reasonable Suspicion Determinations
  • Signs and Symptoms of Controlled Substance Use
  • Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Misuse
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Ordering a Reasonable Suspicion Test
  • FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements
  • Final Exam

Resources & Driver Education

Provide drivers with the required DOT educational materials on drug and alcohol misuse, company policies and DOT testing requirements.


Express Labs FMCSA Random Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Supervisor Course | Updated 2026