---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 380.205"
title: "49"
number: "380.205"
heading: "LCV Triples."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/380.205"
---

# §380.205. LCV Triples.

- (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:
  - (1) A valid Class A CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement;
  - (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):
    - (i) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer combination as described in [§ 383.91](/cfr/49/383.91.md) of this subchapter; or
    - (ii) Group A truck-tractor/semi-trailer/trailer combination that operates at a gross vehicle weight of 80,000 pounds or less;
  - (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 [§ 383.51(b)](/cfr/49/383.51.md?p=b) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;
  - (6) No convictions for a railroad-highway grade crossing offense, as defined in [§ 383.51(d)](/cfr/49/383.51.md?p=d) of this subchapter, while operating a CMV;
  - (7) No convictions for violating an out-of-service order, as defined in [§ 383.51(e)](/cfr/49/383.51.md?p=e) of this subchapter;
  - (8) No more than one conviction for a serious traffic violation, as defined in [§ 383.5](/cfr/49/383.5.md) 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)](#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.
- (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.

## Notes

### Amendments

[69 FR 16732, Mar. 30, 2004, as amended at 83 FR 22874, May 17, 2018]

### Authority

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 31133, 31136, 31305, 31307, 31308, 31502; sec. 4007(a) and (b), Pub. L. 102-240, 105 Stat. 1914, 2151-2152; sec. 32304, Pub. L. 112-141, 126 Stat. 405, 791; and 49 CFR 1.87.

### Source

Source: 69 FR 16732, Mar. 30, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[69 FR 16732, Mar. 30, 2004, as amended at 83 FR 22874, May 17, 2018]