Truckers Still Need Certificates for Those Extra-Long Rigs, Yawn
Published Date: 12/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect info on training certificates for drivers of longer combination vehicles (LCVs). Truck drivers and their companies must keep and show proof that drivers are properly trained to operate these big rigs. Comments on this plan are open until February 17, 2026, with no new costs or big changes—just keeping safety records up to date.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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LCV Driver Certification Requirement
If you drive a longer combination vehicle (LCV), you must complete FMCSA LCV training and receive an LCV Driver-Training Certificate before operating an LCV. Motor carriers may not permit drivers to operate LCVs unless trained under Sec. 380.113, and carriers must keep a copy of each driver's certificate and present it to authorized Federal, State, or local officials on request. An LCV is defined as a truck-tractor plus two or more trailers with gross vehicle weight greater than 80,000 pounds on the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways.
Paperwork Burden Increase for LCV Records
FMCSA is renewing the information collection for LCV Driver-Training Certificates and requests an increase in estimated annual burden from 4,360 hours to 4,959 hours. The Agency estimates 59,333 respondents (178 LCV training providers, 178 newly certified LCV drivers seeking employment, 29,400 currently certified LCV drivers seeking employment, and 29,577 motor carriers), with an estimated 10 minutes per response and an estimated total annual burden of 4,959 hours; the current ICR expires July 31, 2026.
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