2. LCV Training Rules
Issued March 30, 2004
Effective June 1, 2004
49 CFR Part 380,
380.101 – 380.401
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3. LCV Training Rules
35,000 LCV drivers initially
No grandfathering
after June 2005
1,200 trained annually
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4. LCVs Defined
Longer Combination Vehicle:
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” in interstate
commerce with a gross vehicle
weight (GVW) greater than 80,000
pounds.
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5. LCVs Defined
“National System of Interstate and
Defense Highways” = interstate
highway system
www.fhwa.dot.gov/reports/routefinder
has list of highways
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6. LCVs Defined
Gross vehicle weight = scale weight
Total, actual weight of
all vehicles in the
combination plus
all cargo and people
≤ 80,000 # = exempt
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8. Where Can LCVs Operate?
Not all states allows LCVs
1956: more than 20 states given
option to allow LCVs. Not all states
exercised that option.
1991: law prohibited states from
further increasing size/weight of
combination vehicles.
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9. Where Can LCVs Operate?
Western states
Some turnpikes
Type of LCVs
allowed differs
from state to state
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10. “No motor carrier shall…”
…allow a driver to operate an LCV
unless driver has:
LCV Driver-Training Certificate or
Certificate of Grandfathering
CDL
Endorsement(s)
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11. Who Qualifies For Training?
“Present evidence” that you had the
following in previous 6 months:
Valid Class A CDL with double/triple
endorsement
Driving experience* in Class A
vehicle
*Evidence = employer’s written statement
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12. Who Qualifies For Training?
One driver’s license
No CDL suspension,
revocation, or cancellation
No “major offense” convictions while
operating CMV
No “railroad-highway grade crossing”
convictions while operating CMV
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13. Who Qualifies For Training?
No convictions for violating OOS
orders
No more than 1 “serious
traffic violation” conviction
while operating CMV
No convictions for violating traffic
control laws in connection with crash
involving a CMV
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14. Training includes…
Written knowledge test (classroom)
– Given by any qualified
driver-instructor
– Passing score = 80%
Skills test, including actual operation
of LCV (behind-the-wheel)
– Given only by qualified LCV skills
instructor
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22. The Driver’s Role
Inspections
Weight Distribution
Safe Operation
and Delivery
Qualifications
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23. Code of Federal Regulations
Title 49 = Transportation
Ch. III = FMCSA
Subch. B = FMCSRs
Parts 350-399
Title 23 = Highways
Ch. I = Federal Highway Administration
Part 658 = Length, Width, and Weight
Limits
658.23 & Appendix C = LCV Limits
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24. Code of Federal Regulations
Title 49 = Transportation
Ch. V = NHTSA
Part 571 = Safety Standards
Ch. I = PHMSA
Subch. C = Hazardous Materials Regulations
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25. State & Local Regulations
States set size & weight limits
Local Laws
Ignorance of the law
is no excuse!
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26. Driver Qualifications
Are you qualified to drive?
Federal rules (49 CFR)
– Part 380: LCV and Entry-Level Training
– Part 382: Drug/Alcohol Testing
– Part 383: CDL (and LCV endorsement)
– Part 391: Qualifications
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27. Medical Exams
391.41 - 391.45
Qualified, licensed medical examiner
Every 2 years
Carry your medical card,
and keep it current!
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28. Medical Exams
Limb loss or
impairment
Insulin use
Cardiovascular
disease
Respiratory
dysfunction
Blood pressure
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Muscular, joint, or
vascular disease
Epilepsy
Psychiatric
disorders
Vision
Hearing
Drug use / alcohol
abuse
29. Medical Exams
State qualification rules:
Intrastate operations only
Additional exemptions
Waivers
Check with the state for details.
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30. Drug & Alcohol Testing
Drug & Alcohol Testing – Part 382
CDL drivers only
Tests required:
– Pre-employment
– Random (50% drug, 10% alcohol)
– Reasonable suspicion
– Post-accident
– Return-to-duty & follow-up
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31. Drug & Alcohol Testing
Test failure, refusal, or tampering =
Immediate removal from driving
Referral to SAP
Evaluation and treatment
Return-to-duty & follow-up testing
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32. Refusal
Fail to appear for any test
Fail to remain at testing site
Fail to provide urine specimen
Fail to allow observation
Fail to provide sufficient amount
Fail or decline second test
Fail to cooperate
Medical Review Officer (MRO) reports
adulterated or substituted test result
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33. Driver Qualifications
A healthy driver is a safe driver!
Diet & Tobacco Use
Exercise
Alcohol & Drug Use/Abuse
Fatigue
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35. Exercise
Reduces stress
Helps you sleep
Reduces injuries
Improves immunity
Lowers heart attack risk
Lowers body fat, cholesterol, BP
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36. Alcohol & Drugs
Drug/alcohol testing
Addiction & alcoholism
Affects health
Affects family
Affects employer
Affects other drivers
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37. Driver Qualifications
What about prescriptions?
“…pursuant to the instructions of a
licensed medical practitioner … who
has advised the driver that the
substance will not adversely affect
the driver's ability to safely operate
a commercial motor vehicle.”
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38. Fatigue
Stimulants are no substitute
Sleep can’t be banked, but
you can go into debt
Take a break every 3 hours
7-8 hours sleep
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39. Fighting Fatigue
Get more sleep!
Stay healthy
Eat leaner food
Check your prescriptions – is
fatigue a side effect?
Do you have a treatable sleep
disorder?
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46. Route & Trip Planning
The art of getting from point
A to point B safely, legally,
and on time before you
get behind the wheel.
Confirm states you will be
operating in, highways traveled, and
any special permits required prior to
leaving!
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47. Route & Trip Planning
Size limitations
Appendix C of Part 658
Weight limitations
Federal bridge formula
State formulas
Appendix C of Part 658
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48. Route & Trip Planning
Factors to consider:
Hours needed
Total miles
Time of day
City vs. highway driving
Hours-of-service regulations
LCV restrictions
Weather conditions
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