Technician Driver Safety and DOT Compliance Training

On-Demand • Self-Paced

Technician Driver Safety and DOT Compliance Training

This 12–15 hour on-demand training covers driver safety, commercial driver’s license (CDL) readiness, and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing compliance in one self-paced program for technicians, supervisors, and safety-sensitive employees.

● 12–15 hours  of self-paced content  •  180-day access  •  any device

DOT and FMCSA violations follow your company

A failed inspection puts a vehicle out of service, a testing program gap brings fines, and every violation feeds the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores that shape your regulatory standing and your drivers’ employability.

This course covers the safe driving skills that prevent incidents and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) compliance knowledge that protects the company.

HVAC technician performing a pre-trip inspection on a company service vehicle
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Why choose ACCA’s DOT compliance training for technicians

Fewer violations and fines

Drivers who know the inspection, log, and cargo securement rules are far less likely to have a vehicle placed out of service.

Supervisor training built in

Supervisors learn when DOT requires a drug or alcohol test, how to document it, and what to do about a refusal or a failure.

Safer driving habits

Training on weather, distraction, and night driving reduces accidents along with the repair bills, claims, and CSA points that follow them.

Training that fits the schedule

Technicians complete the online courses between calls, with no travel or classroom days.

Who should take this training

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Technicians who drive company vehiclesOn the road between job sites every day.
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Supervisors of driversResponsible for reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing decisions.
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Safety-sensitive employeesSubject to DOT and FMCSA requirements.
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Technicians preparing for a CDLCovering vehicle control, inspections, cargo securement, and hazmat.

What this DOT driver safety training covers

Six areas spanning safe driving, federal compliance, and CDL readiness:

  • DOT drug testingTesting rules under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing, signs of drug impairment, refusals and failures, procedures, and recordkeeping.
  • DOT alcohol testingSupervisor training duties, alcohol testing regulations, impairment signs by blood alcohol content (BAC) level, and compliant program management.
  • FMCSA compliance essentialsDriver logs, driver qualifications, DOT audits, hazardous materials fundamentals, trip inspections, and incident response.
  • Defensive driving skillsBad weather, aggressive driving, distracted driving, harsh braking, and night driving.
  • CSA and safety scoresHow the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System ties individual driving behavior to company scores.
  • CDL exam readinessVehicle control, cargo securement, hazmat, inspections, and accident procedures.

Training cost

$449 for Non-Members $404 for Bronze Members $364 for Silver Members Free for Gold Members
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Frequently asked questions

Who should take this DOT compliance training?

Technicians who drive company vehicles, their supervisors, and safety-sensitive employees subject to DOT and FMCSA requirements.

Does it include reasonable suspicion training for supervisors?

Yes. Dedicated modules cover reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drugs and alcohol, including the impairment signs supervisors must recognize.

Does it prepare technicians for the CDL exam?

It covers key CDL exam components: vehicle control, inspections, cargo securement, hazmat, and accident procedures.

Is this online DOT training self-paced?

Yes. Technicians and supervisors complete the on-demand video courses around their work schedules.

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Every trip carries your company’s name, its CSA score, and its DOT obligations. Train for all three.

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