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LCV Triples.

Regulations current to Aug 30, 2012
         
Examples: Medical Form, 391.53, 391
 
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< 380.203 380.301 >
Subpart B - LCV driver-training program

Code of Federal Regulations§ 380.205LCV Triples.(a) To qualify for the training necessary to operate an LCV Triple, a driver-student shall, during the 6 months immediately preceding application for training, have:(1) A valid Class A CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement;(2) Experience operating the vehicle listed under paragraph (a)(2)(i) or (a)(2)(ii) of this section. Evidence of driving experience shall be an employer's written statement that the driver has, during the 6 months immediately preceding application, operated the applicable vehicle(s):(i) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer combination as described in §383.91 of this subchapter; or(ii) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer/trailer combination that operates at a gross vehicle weight of 80,000 pounds or less;(3) No more than one driver's license;(4) No suspension, revocation, or cancellation of his/her CDL;(5) No convictions for a major offense, as defined in §383.51(b) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;(6) No convictions for a railroad-highway grade crossing offense, as defined in §383.51(d) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;(7) No convictions for violating an out-of-service order, as defined in §383.51(e) of this subchapter;(8) No more than one conviction for a serious traffic violation, as defined in §383.5 of this subchapter, while operating a CMV; and(9) No convictions for a violation of State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control arising in connection with any traffic crash, while operating a CMV.(b) Driver-students meeting the preliminary requirements in paragraph (a) of this section shall successfully complete a training program that meets the minimum unit requirements for LCV Triples as set forth in the appendix to this part.(c) Driver-students who successfully complete the Driver Training Program for LCV Triples shall be issued a certificate, in accordance with subpart D of this part, indicating the driver is qualified to operate an LCV Triple.

 
 
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