[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 4]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR380.203]

[Page 930]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 380_SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart B_LCV Driver-Training Program
 
Sec. 380.203  LCV Doubles.

    (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:
    (1) A valid Class A CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement;
    (2) Driving experience in a Group A vehicle as described in Sec. 
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;
    (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 Sec. 
383.51(b) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;
    (6) No convictions for a railroad-highway grade crossing offense, as 
defined in Sec. 383.51(d) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;
    (7) No convictions for violating an out-of-service order as defined 
in Sec. 383.51(e) of this subchapter;
    (8) No more than one conviction for a serious traffic violation, as 
defined in Sec. 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 Doubles as set 
forth in the appendix to this part.
    (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.