FMCSA Renews LCV Driver Training Certification Collection
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect info on training certificates for drivers of longer combination vehicles (LCVs). This affects LCV drivers, training providers, and motor carriers who must keep and show these certificates when asked. No big changes or costs are expected, but comments are open until June 1, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
LCV Driver Certification Required
If you drive a longer combination vehicle (LCV), you must have an LCV Driver-Training Certificate after successfully completing required training. Motor carriers that employ LCV drivers must keep a copy of each driver's certificate and present it to authorized Federal, State, or local officials upon request (OMB Control No. 2126-0026).
Paperwork Burden Increased to 4,959 Hours
FMCSA estimates 59,333 respondents (178 training providers, 178 newly certified drivers, 29,400 currently certified drivers, and 29,577 motor carriers) and an estimated total annual burden of 4,959 hours associated with preparing and handling LCV Driver-Training Certificates. The agency reports 10 minutes per response and requests renewal of the information collection (current ICR expiration: July 31, 2026).
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