DER TRAINING COURSE - FTA
This FTA DER training course is an enhancement to the self-guided Designated Employee Representative (DER) training. The course details the protocols and processes required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under 49 CFR Part 65 for certain employees in the transit industry where they differ from or expand on the drug and alcohol testing procedures outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.
It is critical for the DER to understand and follow the particular requirements of the transportation mode that regulates their industry. The employer risks non-compliance when following DOT protocols, but not those of their modal agency.
DERs working with transit employees must be knowledgeable about the guidelines presented in 49 CFR Part 65 in addition to those covered in 49 CFR Part 40 and the covered employees as defined in 49 CFR Part 65:
- A person who performs a revenue vehicle operation; revenue vehicle and
- equipment maintenance; revenue vehicle control or dispatch (optional); Commercial Drivers
- License non-revenue vehicle operation; or armed security duties
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the FTA Provide Tools for Drug & Alcohol Program Managers?
Yes, the FTA does provide tools/best practices and resources for drug and alcohol program managers to help maintain compliance.
What are the FAA positions covered under the FTA drug and alcohol testing program?
Covered Employees
-Operation of a revenue service vehicle, in or out of revenue service
-Maintaining a revenue service vehicle or equipment used in revenue service
-Controlling dispatch/movement of a revenue service vehicle (determined by employer)
-Operation of a non-revenue vehicle requiring a CDL
Volunteers:
Must have CDL to drive vehicle, or Remunerated for service in excess of costs incurred
-Carrying a firearm for security purposes
*The policy must include a list of the actual positions/categories covered at your company
What is a revenue service vehicle?
Revenue Vehicle Operators drive
vehicles used to provide revenue
service for passengers. Revenue
service means when the vehicle is
available to the general public and
there is a reasonable expectation
of carrying passengers who
directly pay fares, are subsidized
by public policy, or provide
payment through some
contractual arrangement. Vehicles
operated in ‘fare free’ service,
which carry passengers, are also
considered to be in revenue
service.