TN2IC, Min kms is only for bus and Tractor-trailor because if you don't operate those vehicles that often then you loose your "touch". And I think the need to be qual'd for a year on a large piece of equipment such as the HLVW and larger is so the operator becomes accustomed to the size, weight and handling characteristics of that particular vehicle before they can add even more weight to the arse end. I've seen many hotdog drivers who think they can do it only to screw it up and roll. Hence, more time behind the wheel. but, I have also seen some good operators who are being held back and chomping at the bit to get going. I'm all for graduated licencing which is what you get when you become and MSE Op. I'm not sure about the FEE quals, but any smart safety section NCO will hold the progressve licencing attitude.
As a side note, I have seen (and DO NOT agree with) new QL3 privates training on T/T's and Refuelers before they even have 10k's on smaller vehicles. an 18000 liter refueler sure feels different than driving dad's old Chevy! Live load vs. dead load.
And as we MSEOps all know, any good driver worth his salt should be able to turn a corner, light a smoke, and shift without grinding
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