2026 Designated Employer Representative (DER) and Reasonable Suspicion Training (RST)

Description

DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE (DER) TRAINING
May 21, 2026 9:00a - 11:30a
Location:
MREA
11640 73rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369

Who should attend?  Human Resources, Safety Directors, Managers and Supervisors

This day seminar is designed to review the federal D.O.T. drug and alcohol testing responsibilities of employers and is being offered to all individuals currently serving as a DER and to others who actively participate in the employer’s DOT drug and alcohol testing program.

This class will be presented by owner, Machelle Pearson of Trust In Us, Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Contact Heather Hilson for registration at heather@mrea.org or 763-424-1020.

REASONABLE SUSPICION TRAINING
May 21, 2026 12:00p - 3:00a
Location:
MREA
11640 73rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369 

Who should attend? Human Resources, Safety Directors, Managers and Supervisors

It’s a sinking feeling, that suspicion that one of your drivers may be under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol while on the job. All too often, such suspicions go unanswered because managers either don’t know how or have the power to enforce a reasonable suspicion drug test. This important session will give you the tools you need to protect your business from the myriad of liabilities that occur if a driver is under the influence at work. Understand how to enforce your rights as dictated by federal DOT regulations as well as how to protect those of the driver. Plus, gain practical insight into the processes of DOT mandated drug testing as well as the many legal implications.

Contact Heather Hilson for registration at heather@mrea.org or 763-424-1020.

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2026 Late Registration
All events in 2026 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.