Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training
5.0 Rating
50 minutes
English

Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training

Poorly trained DERs can lead to costly compliance mistakes. Learn to manage your program effectively and stay aligned with 49 CFR Part 40 requirements.

As a Designated Employer Representative (DER), you hold critical legal responsibilities for administering your organization's DOT drug and alcohol testing program. This comprehensive course guides you through federal mandates, testing procedures, decision-making authorities, MRO interactions, and record-keeping duties to safeguard your fleet against audit non-compliance and liability.

Stay fully compliant with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and ensure your safety-sensitive personnel policies meet all 49 CFR Part 40 standards.

$149.00 $99.00

Course Content & Learning Modules

This course consists of two comprehensive video parts covering essential DER compliance areas:

  • DER Authority & Role: Key responsibilities, decision-making powers, and employer liabilities
  • 49 CFR Part 40 Regulations: Federal drug and alcohol testing mandates and procedural rules
  • Testing Scenarios: Pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing
  • Service Agent Coordination: Working effectively with C/TPAs, Collectors, BATs, MROs, and SAPs
  • Clearinghouse Compliance: Reporting violations, conducting annual and pre-employment queries
  • Handling Non-Compliance & Test Refusals: Step-by-step immediate removal from safety-sensitive duties
  • Recordkeeping & Confidentiality: Retention timelines, security protocols, and audit preparation

Course Information

  • Course Length: 50 minutes (2 Parts)
  • Regulations Covered: 49 CFR Part 40
  • Intended Audience: Designated Employer Representatives (DERs), Fleet Safety Managers, HR Professionals
  • Language: English
  • Rating: 5 Stars (5.0)
  • Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced Video Course
  • Compliance Topic: DER Training, Drug & Alcohol Testing Program Management
  • Credential Awarded: Certificate of Completion
  • Copyright Date: 2026

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