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 .
Federal motor carrier compliance essentials for commercial drivers and safety staff.
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Training
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.
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CDL Pre-Trip Inspection
Step-by-step pre-trip vehicle inspection training for CDL holders.
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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.