{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-380.105","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 380.105","heading":"Definitions.","body":"(a) The definitions in part 383 of this subchapter apply to this part, except where otherwise specifically noted.\n(b) As used in this part:\nClassroom instructor means a qualified LCV driver-instructor who provides knowledge instruction that does not involve the actual operation of a longer combination vehicle or its components. Instruction may take place in a parking lot, garage, or any other facility suitable for instruction.\nLonger combination vehicle (LCV) means any combination of a truck-tractor and two or more trailers or semi-trailers, which operate on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) greater than 36,288 kilograms (80,000 pounds).\nLCV Double means an LCV consisting of a truck-tractor in combination with two trailers and/or semi-trailers.\nLCV Triple means an LCV consisting of a truck-tractor in combination with three trailers and/or semi-trailers.\nQualified LCV driver-instructor means an instructor meeting the requirements contained in subpart C of this part. There are two types of qualified LCV driver-instructors: (1) classroom instructor and (2) skills instructor.\nSkills instructor means a qualified LCV driver-instructor who provides behind-the-wheel instruction involving the actual operation of a longer combination vehicle or its components outside a classroom.\nTraining institution means any technical or vocational school accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. A motor carrier's training program for its drivers or an entity that exclusively offers services to a single motor carrier is not a training institution.","path":["Title 49—Transportation","Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation","CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS","PART 380—SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS","Subpart A—Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver-Training and Driver-Instructor Requirements—General"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-49.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:34Z","sha256":"81f35c214050e443cf2be834e0eaff4d11163bf6e0a08be06d002a9f8b5b23c0","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-380.103","next":"us/49-cfr-380.107"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}