{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-380.203","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 380.203","heading":"LCV Doubles.","body":"(a) To qualify for the training necessary to operate an LCV Double, a driver-student shall, during the 6 months immediately preceding application for training, have:\n(1) A valid Class A CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement;\n(2) Driving experience in a Group A vehicle as described in § 383.91 of this subchapter. Evidence of driving experience shall be an employer's written statement that the driver has, for at least 6 months immediately preceding application, operated a Group A vehicle while under his/her employ;\n(3) No more than one driver's license;\n(4) No suspension, revocation, or cancellation of his/her CDL;\n(5) No convictions for a major offense, as defined in § 383.51(b) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;\n(6) No convictions for a railroad-highway grade crossing offense, as defined in § 383.51(d) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;\n(7) No convictions for violating an out-of-service order as defined in § 383.51(e) of this subchapter;\n(8) No more than one conviction for a serious traffic violation, as defined in § 383.5 of this subchapter, while operating a CMV; and\n(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.\n(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 Doubles as set forth in Appendix F to this part.\n(c) Driver-students who successfully complete the Driver Training Program for LCV Doubles shall be issued a certificate, in accordance with subpart D of this part, indicating the driver is qualified to operate an LCV Double.","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 B—LCV Driver-Training Program"],"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":"887b218547c922ef1ce2237157dbd8e283935705a876360f6dc1593ed527f2a9","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-380.201","next":"us/49-cfr-380.205"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}