Purpose and scope.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish minimum requirements for operators of longer combination vehicles (LCVs) and LCV driver-instructors. (b) Scope. This part establishes: (1) Minimum training requirements for operators of LCVs; (2) Minimum qualification requirements for LCV driver-instructors; and (3) Procedures for determining compliance with this part by operators, instructors, training institutions, and employers.