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Motor Carrier Transportation Division Rulemaking Actions
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Proposed Motor Carrier Rules

This page provides information about pending and recent rulemaking actions by ODOT's Motor Carrier Division. The date of the OTC meeting at which consideration is anticipated is listed below. 

 Adoption of International Registration Plan Regulations
These amendments include adoption of the rules of the International Registration Plan (IRP) to the date of January 1, 2012 and modify the method penalties, late payment and interest is calculated in an IRP audit.
Proposed Rule Text  Notice Forms 
Last date for public comment: June 21, 2012
OTC meeting date: July 18, 2012
 
Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator. 
 

 

Recently Closed Motor Carrier Rules

These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes on the date listed below.

There are no recently closed Motor Carrier Rules at this time.

Recently Adopted Motor Carrier Rules
These rules have been adopted by ODOT approximately within the last six months.

 

 MCSAP Motor Carrier Safety
Amendment of intrastate exceptions to federal motor carrier safety transportation regulations. Permanent rules were originally filed on October 26, 2011with the Secretary of State, but the amendments were inadvertently omitted during the annual re-adoption filed in February 2012. This is a new filing to correct the omission.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: May 18, 2012
                  
 Prohibited Use of Trailers
This amendment clarifies the prohibition from using a passenger-carrying commercial motor vehicle (bus or van) to transport passengers in a trailing vehicle, while allowing the use of passenger-carrying CMVs in combination with certain trailers to transport passengers in the CMV and transport equipment or supplies in or on a trailer.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: April 23, 2012
                    
 General Penalties
ODOT assesses general penalties for violations of statutes and rules related to motor carrier safety and progressive levels of penalties based on the motor carrier’s compliance history.  A carrier that repeats similar violations is subject to a suspension of operating authority in addition to any monetary penalties. The amendment adds provisions related drug and alcohol testing or use to the classifications for which "similar violations" are determined.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 26, 2012
                  
 Annual Readoption of FMCSR and HazMat Regulations
These amendments cover the annual adoption of federal motor carrier safety and hazardous materials transportation regulations and the adoption of international standards related to driver, vehicle and hazardous materials out-of-service violations.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed date: February 21, 2012
Effective date: April 1, 2012
                            
 Annual Readoption of IFTA and HVUT
These amendments readopt Title 26 CFR Part 41 (HVUT) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), effective January 1, 2012, to ensure Oregon remains current with national commercial motor vehicle registration standards and international IFTA standards.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: February 21, 2012
                                   
 Authority to Impose Travel Restrictions (Permanent)
This rule delegates authority to the Motor Carrier Transportation Division Administrator to impose restrictions on travel involving over-dimension loads or vehicles to protect the public or state infrastructure.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: January 27, 2012
           
 Miscellaneous Motor Carrier Rules
Division 75 changes relate to transportation of mobile homes and modular building units; Division 76 changes relate to the issuance of permits allowing tow vehicles to tow oversize disabled vehicles on state highways
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: January 27, 2012
                
 Legibility of Highway Use Tax Reports
The amendment establishes the standard criteria for which highway use tax reports submitted to the Department will be accepted as legible and readable.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: December 22, 2011
              
 Maximum Fine Schedule
This amendment implements HB 2712 which establishes one presumptive fine for each class of violations and eliminates the confusing way fines have historically been calculated.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
File date: December 22, 2011
Effective date: January 1, 2012

 


Related Information
Published Motor Carrier Division Rules This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Web site.