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Short answer
49 CFR 380.401 requires a student who completes LCV driver training to be issued a Driver-Training Certificate, and the LCV driver must provide a copy of this certificate to their employer for the Driver Qualification File.
The rule says
"A student who successfully completes LCV driver training shall be issued a Driver-Training Certificate that is substantially in accordance with the following form." (49 CFR 380.401(a))
"An LCV driver must provide a copy of the Driver-Training Certificate to his/her employer to be filed in the Driver Qualification File." (49 CFR 380.401(b))
In plain English
This means that after completing the required training for driving a longer combination vehicle (LCV), the student must receive a certificate as proof of completion. The driver then needs to give a copy of this certificate to their employer, who must keep it in the driver's qualification file.
What to do
- Ensure that all LCV drivers complete the required training and receive a Driver-Training Certificate.
- Obtain a copy of the Driver-Training Certificate from each LCV driver.
- File the certificate in the driver's qualification file.
- Verify that the certificate is properly maintained and easily accessible for audits or inspections.