Designated Employer Representative (DER)
Covers Part 40 + FMCSA module (Part 382), includes Clearinghouse content + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course + CEUs
What you will learn?
The 100% online course offers the DER a thorough study of the Regulations. Basically, everything you need to know to remain compliant at your organization!
- Who is a DER and what their responsibilities are
- Overview of 49 CFR Part 40 and relevant operating agency rules
- Managing drug/alcohol testing, including reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty
- Handling positive tests and violations
- Understanding service agents, documentation, and compliance
- Supervisor & employee training requirements
- Real-world case simulations
Choose Your Industry-Specific DER Training Course
This online course introduces the learner to the considerations necessary when opening a business that engages in Federal drug and alcohol testing.
Trucking & Transport Industry: DER Training Course for FMCSA-covered Employers
$199.99
Covers Part 40 + FMCSA module (Part 382), includes Clearinghouse content + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course + CEUs
Railroad Industry: DER Training Course for FRA-covered Employers
$229.99
Includes FRA module, FREE Reasonable Suspicion & Post-Accident Training ($75 value) + CEUs
Airline - Aviation Industry: DER Training Course with FAA module: For FAA-covered Employers
$199.99
Includes FAA module + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course + CEUs
Pipeline, LNG, Hazardous Materials Industry: DER Training Course for PHMSA-covered Employers
$199.99
Includes PHMSA module + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course + CEUs
Transit Industry: DER Training Course for FTA-covered Employers
$199.99
Includes FTA module + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course + CEUs
Designated Employer Representative (DER) Training
$155.00
Covers 49 CFR Part 40 only + FREE Reasonable Suspicion Course
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Module
$49.99
Covers 49 CFR Part 382 – Controlled Substances/Alcohol Use + Clearinghouse rules
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Training Module
$49.99
Covers 49 CFR Part 219 – Drug/Alcohol Use + Post-Accident Testing
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Training Module
$49.99
Covers FAA rules for air traffic controllers, Part 119/121/135/91.147 operators
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Training Module
$49.99
Covers 49 CFR Part 655 – Transit drug/alcohol regulations
Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Training Module
$49.99
Covers 49 CFR Part 199 – Drug/Alcohol Testing for pipelines/hazardous materials
BWC Requirements
- Course fee is per-person
- Content cannot be shared, downloaded, or distributed
- Violations of use may result in legal action
Who Should Take This Course?
- Company Owners & Presidents
- HR Managers & Safety Managers
- Drug & Alcohol Program Managers (DAPMs)
- Supervisors of DOT-regulated employees
- Current DERs or anyone managing workplace safety

Important Note:
- This course is available for 30-days from the date of purchase. Upon registration and payment, students will have up to 30 days to complete the course online. Students may “come & go” from the online course at their convenience — it is not necessary to complete the entire course in one sitting.
- All courses provide a Certificate for printing upon completion.
- Our courses are not video based, rather, for a more active learning experience, online learners read & navigate the courses at their own pace. Interaction is required frequently in the quizzes and interactive simulations.