RGN & LCV Training

You probably just need doubles and triples

Here’s what happens when a stretch rgn goes off route . Not very fun or forgiving trailers

 

Looks like he forgot he was pulling a trailer. Drug the axles right over the concrete walls as if they didn't exist.

 

I can’t help on the certification part - but I do know - you need to look at the complete route on street view and satellite, preferably drive it - when you get at LCV with limited or no steerable capability - over 90-100’.

States will give you a route that is an absolute no go - been there.

Kudos for asking the questions.

 

@TripleSix
@Rontonio

 

Never got an LCV. T endorsement was enough for 200 feet. Maybe Big Ronnie can add more info.

 

LS requires it now for some reason. Out of my wheelhouse.

 

I did have to take a steerman/tillerman class for trailers with rear steering, but that’s not a state or federal anything.

 

no LCV certification for me - I can self certify if I recall. I looked into it about 10 years ago.

as far as utilizing a MULTIAXLE stretch RGN with no experience is a really swinging for the fences.

you will definitely need the double and triples endorsement - I have been asked several times to provide proof.

words of caution here - As the trailers and loads get bigger - the cost to correct things when things go wrong rises exponentially. This includes getting stuck or getting of route or overweight issues or incorrect measurements.

and lastly — do you or they have an idea what is a responsible rate to assign that type of equipment - this segment of the industry is already suffering from rare cutting and rate ignorance.

sorry for not being a ray of sunshine.