Oregon Administrative Code

740-100-0045 North American Standard Level I and V Commercial Vehicle Inspection Procedures Inspections must be performed by North American Standard Level I certified inspectors. The term “Level 1 certified inspectors” means the government employee conducting inspections must mee…

740-100-0049 Oregon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Decal The North American Standard Level I and V commercial vehicle inspections are the only inspections that may result in issuance of an Oregon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Decal. Level I certified inspectors may apply decals to…

740-100-0055 Commercial Vehicle Inspection Reciprocity In general, vehicles displaying a valid Oregon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Decal are not subject to re-inspection. However, if an obvious defect is noticed on a vehicle with a current decal, nothing prevents a party from re…

740-100-0060 Operation of Motor Vehicles, Out-of-Service Conditions Prohibited (1) No motor carrier shall permit or require any person to operate nor shall any person operate a motor vehicle over the public highways of the State of Oregon unless the vehicle is free from each defe…

740-100-0065 North American Standard Administrative Out-of-Service Criteria The North American Standard Administrative Out-of-Service Criteria, as recognized by USDOT, in effect April 1, 2026, is adopted and incorporated into this rule. Inspection violations identified in the Out…

740-100-0070 North American Standard Vehicle Out-of-Service Criteria The North American Standard Vehicle Out-of-Service Criteria, as recognized by USDOT, in effect April 1, 2026, is adopted by and incorporated into this rule. Inspection violations identified in the Out-of-Service…

740-100-0080 North American Standard Hazardous Material Out-of-Service Criteria The North American Standard Hazardous Materials Out-of-Service Criteria, as recognized by USDOT, in effect April 1, 2026, is adopted and incorporated in this rule. Inspection violations identified in …

740-100-0085 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Highway Vehicles Transporting Transuranics and Highway Route Controlled Quantities of Radioactive Materials The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria for Commercial Highway Vehicles Transporting…

740-100-0090 North American Standard Driver Out-of-Service Criteria (1) Except for any content that conflicts with requirements of section (2) of this rule, the North American Standard Driver Out-of-Service Criteria, as recognized by USDOT in effect April 1, 2026, is adopted and …

740-100-0100 Maximum Fine Schedule (1) The Uniform Maximum Fine Schedule, published by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance revised April 1, 2026, is adopted and incorporated in this rule. (2) Except as provided in sections (3) and (4) of this rule, the penalty for the Groups d…

740-100-0120 Passenger Vehicle Drivers — Duties and Responsibilities When motor vehicles are transporting passengers for hire the driver must admit and transport any person (including standees) tendering the established fare. However, the driver or operator may supervise the seat…

740-100-0130 Limitations Regarding Transportation of Standees A for-hire carrier of passengers may transport standees only if: (1) The motor vehicle is equipped with devices specifically designed to provide stability for each standee. (2) A standee does not block required exits o…

740-100-0200 Rest Stops and Stations Every common carrier of passengers operating in regular route scheduled service must: (1) Make rest stops at intervals no longer than two hours forty-five minutes; (2) Provide, or arrange for and supervise the maintenance of adequate, clean an…

740-100-0210 Smoking Prohibited The use of lighted tobacco in any form in any vehicle engaged in transporting passengers in regular route scheduled service is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 823 & 825 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 825.210 & 825.252 History: Renumbere…

740-100-0220 Extra Vehicles Operating on Schedule When two or more passenger-carrying vehicles are operated on an established schedule, and the leading vehicle or vehicles are loaded to capacity: (1) A suitable sign must be displayed on each leading vehicle or vehicles indicating…

740-100-0230 Use of Trailers Prohibited (1) Except as described in subsections (2) or (3) of this rule, a trailer or other vehicle may not be attached to a passenger carrying commercial motor vehicle without special authorization from the Department. (2) This rule does not requir…

740-105-0010 General Information Any empty trailer placed upon any truck or any empty pole trailer loaded upon any truck-tractor shall be fastened by not less than one chain, wire rope or synthetic webbing and one tensioning or locking device in such manner as to prevent it from …

740-105-0100 General (1) Definitions. As used in this section, the following abbreviations have the following meaning: (a) AWS, “American Welding Society”; (b) LTR, “Log Truck Reach” typically, a 9” x 7” x .188”/.250” rectangular tubing used to steer a log trailer; (c) SMAW, “Shi…

740-105-0110 Joint Design (1) Complete information recording location, type, size, and extent of all welds shall be shown on the approved welding procedures and drawings upon which the LTR repairs are based. (2) All reach welds shall be full penetration groove welds made from one…

740-105-0120 Approved Repair Splice Configuration Diagram The reach splice, including the weld, must be constructed in substantial compliance with the Department’s approved splice configuration. A diagram of the approved splice configuration is available through the office of the…

740-105-0130 Welding Procedure (1) All welding will be accomplished with either the SMAW procedure using covered electrodes, or the FCAW procedure which procedures are detailed in the AWS structural welding code (1992), which is hereby adopted by this reference. (2) These procedu…

740-105-0140 Filler Metals (1) Filler metals used for production welding shall conform to one of the following AWS classifications: (a) SMAW Process — E7018-X; (b) FCAW Process — E71T-6; (c) These electrodes must conform to the requirements of AWS A5.1 and AWS A5.20. (2) Low Hydr…

740-105-0150 Electrical Characteristics of Power Sources The electrical characteristics shall be DC reverse polarity base negative for the SMAW process, and DC straight polarity base positive for the FCAW process. The amperage and voltage ranges shall be substantially those liste…

740-105-0160 Preparation of Base Metals (1) Thermally shaped surfaces including repair cavities shall be ground lightly to remove residual material (approximately 1/32 inch) from the surface to be welded. (2) Surfaces to be welded shall be free from the following: (a) Fins, tears…

740-105-0170 Groove Welds and Weld Profiles (1) Groove Welds. Complete penetration groove welds shall be welded with a backing strip. (2) Weld Profiles. All single bevel groove welds shall be ground flush with the base material. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.335, 823.011, 82…

740-105-0180 Arc Strikes Arc strikes shall be restricted to the area that will be covered by weld metal in the completed production weld. Arc strikes visible on post weld inspection shall be removed in such a manner as to restore the original surface. Statutory/Other Authority: O…

740-105-0190 Interpass Cleaning Each weld bead or layer and all tack welds must be clean and free of slag by chipping, wire brushing, and/or grinding. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.335, 823.011, 825.210 & 825.252 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 825.210 & 825.252 History: MCT…

740-105-0200 Weld Deposition Techniques Welds shall be made by the stringer bead technique or the weave technique; when the weave technique is used for a shielded metal arc welding process, the width of weave will be restricted to four (4) times the electrode diameter. Statutory/…

740-105-0210 Methods of Preheating (1) Preheating may be accomplished by flame or electrical resistance method. (2)(a) Preheat parameters. (b) All preheating performed under the conditions of this procedure must comply with the following preheat parameters. (A) In cases where no …

740-105-0220 Inclement Weather Protection Welding will not be permitted in rain or high winds without adequate protection such as tents, etc. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.335, 823.011, 825.210 & 825.252 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 825.210 & 825.252 History: MCT 3-1996, …

740-105-0230 Visual Inspection (1) Preweld weldment members shall conform to joint configuration cleanliness, fit-up, and tack welding as specified in this procedure. (2) In-Process — The welding will be checked to determine that the provisions of this procedure are being followe…

740-105-0240 Safety Precautions As a minimum, safety precautions as published by the American Welding Society shall be used when welding and cutting. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.335, 823.011, 825.210 & 825.252 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 825.210 & 825.252 History: MCT …

740-105-0250 Welder Qualification (1) Welders performing work under this procedure shall be qualified in accordance with AWS D1.1-92. (2) Certificate of Welder Qualifications can be arranged for at community colleges, unions, and testing laboratories. (3) Record of Certification.…

740-105-0260 Records of Repair Each record of repair shall be maintained at the motor carrier’s official physical address of record and shall include at a minimum: (1) Date of repair; (2) Welder’s name and certification number that effected the repair; and (3) Reason repair was n…

740-105-0270 Reach Repair Identification The repaired reach shall be stamped on the side of the reach within 24 inches of the compensator with: (1) The welder’s six-digit certification number; and (2) The month and year of the completed repair. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183.…

740-110-0010 Adoption of United States Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations (1) Any person subject to ORS Chapter 825 who transports a hazardous material and any person subject to 823.061 who causes to be transported a hazardous material must comply with t…

740-110-0020 General Provisions; Definitions (1) The term “hazardous substance” contained in ORS 825.260 includes hazardous materials and hazardous waste as defined in ORS 466.005. (2) The term “person who transports” means any person or entity involved in the actual transportati…

740-110-0040 Incidents (1) In the event of an incident, the transporter shall immediately notify all of the following: (a) Oregon Emergency Response System telephone: 1-503-378-6377 when initiating the call within Oregon; and 1-800-452-0311 when initiating the call from outside O…

740-110-0060 Radioactive Material: Applicability, References and Terminology (1) These rules apply to the transportation of radioactive material by highway in the State of Oregon. OAR 740-110-0060 to 740-110-0080 are auxiliary to and supplemental to 345-060-0001 to 345-060-0055. …

740-110-0070 Oregon Radioactive Materials Transport Permit (1) A person shall obtain an “Oregon Radioactive Materials Transport Permit” from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division, prior to transport in the state of Oregon of radioactive materia…

740-110-0080 Inspections (1) Notwithstanding 49 CFR 385.415(b)(1), Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division, in its discretion, may require the inspection of any vehicle, driver and: (a) Shipment of “irradiated reactor fuel” as defined in Title 10 Cod…

740-110-0090 Notification of Inspection A motor carrier engaged in the transportation of radioactive materials shall provide notification as follows: (1) Notification pursuant to Nuclear Regulatory Commission rules found in Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 71.97 and Pa…

740-200-0010 Annual Adoption of Prorate Registration (1) The provisions contained in the “International Registration Plan” (IRP), the IRP Audit Procedures Manual and all amendments thereto in effect January 1, 2026, are hereby adopted and prescribed by the Oregon Department of Tr…

740-200-0020 Adoption of Federal Rules Governing Payment of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) The Department hereby adopts the rules of the United States Internal Revenue Service contained in 26 CFR Part 41 (Excise Tax on Use of Certain Highway Motor Vehicles) and all amendments there…

740-200-0030 Transfer of Registration Fees and Credit (1) For purposes of this rule the following definitions apply: (a) The term “transfer of registration fees” refers to the application of an existing credit on the motor carrier’s account in a manner consistent with this rule. …

740-200-0040 Adoption of International Fuel Tax Agreement (1) The provisions contained in the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Articles of Agreement, the IFTA Audit Manual and the IFTA Procedures Manual, and all amendments thereto in effect January 1, 2026, are hereby adop…

740-200-0045 Inadequate Records Assessment The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Articles of Agreement, the IFTA Audit Manual and IFTA Procedures Manual adopted under OAR 740-200-0040 requires an additional assessment be imposed when a licensee fails to maintain or provide …

740-300-0005 Failure to Report or Pay Oregon Highway Use Tax (1) A motor carrier adjudicated to have repeatedly violated Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) Chapter 825 or the rules of the Department by failing to report and pay all operations and Oregon Highway Use Tax, as described in…

740-300-0010 Failure to Produce Records — Penalties Except as otherwise ordered by the Department in a particular case, after written notice, any motor carrier who fails to produce records as required by the Department under OAR 740-055-0100, in addition to any other penalties au…

740-300-0020 Failure to Produce Records — Mitigation Except as otherwise ordered by the Department in a particular case, the following mitigation policy shall apply to any motor carrier who incurs a penalty under OAR 740-300-0010 for failure to produce records: (1) A defendant wh…