{"data":{"id":"us/49-cfr-380.205","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"49 CFR 380.205","heading":"LCV Triples.","body":"(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:\n(1) A valid Class A CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement;\n(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):\n(i) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer combination as described in § 383.91 of this subchapter; or\n(ii) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer/trailer combination that operates at a gross vehicle weight of 80,000 pounds or less;\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 Triples as set forth in Appendix F to this part.\n(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.","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":"691877425460ea6e050fc6cb3823e2608480e4a42edd1d7531429df674ca8212","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/49-cfr-380.203","next":"us/49-cfr-380.301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}