DER Training Courses

Designated Employer Representative training for FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing programs — policies, reasonable suspicion, and recordkeeping.

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  • DOT Designated Employer Representative Training course thumbnailTraining

    DOT Designated Employer Representative Training

    DOT Designated Employer Representative Training — certificate of completion. Training aligned to the DER duties set out in 49 CFR Part 40. Course version 1.0 . Regulation currency date: 2026-07-22 .

    Self-paced1 lessonsBeginner
  • DOT & FMCSA Compliance course thumbnailTraining

    DOT & FMCSA Compliance

    Federal motor carrier compliance essentials for commercial drivers and safety staff.

    Self-paced1 lessonsBeginner
    FreeComing soon
  • Hours of Service for Property-Carrying Drivers course thumbnailTraining

    Hours of Service for Property-Carrying Drivers

    Federal hours of service rules for drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce. Nine short modules, a capstone week, and a 30-question final exam at 80 percent to pass. About 90 minutes. Covers 49 CFR Part 395: the 11-hour driving limit, the 14-hour window, the 30-minute break, the 60 and 70-hour limits, the 34-hour restart, sleeper berth splits, exceptions, electronic logging devices and records, and roadside inspections.

    Self-paced1 lessonsBeginner
    $59Coming soon
  • CDL Pre-Trip Inspection course thumbnailTraining

    CDL Pre-Trip Inspection

    Step-by-step pre-trip vehicle inspection training for CDL holders.

    Self-paced1 lessonsBeginner
    FreeComing soon

Why this training matters

Who needs it
DERs, safety managers, and HR staff at motor carriers
Regulation
49 CFR Part 40 and FMCSA drug and alcohol testing rules (49 CFR Part 382)
Consequences
Program disqualification, failed audits, civil penalties, and inability to clear drivers after violations.

Frequently asked questions

Motor carriers subject to FMCSA testing rules need a qualified DER to manage the program and communicate with SAPs and MROs.