When traveling in Oregon or entering Oregon, carriers must obtain tax and registration credentials prior to operating except if entering Oregon on I-5 @ OR/WA Border and go directly to Portland Bridge Office @ Jantzen Beach and purchase credentials. The Portland Bridge Office @ Jantzen Beach is open 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Tax and Registration Entry Policy.

Over-Dimension Loads Entry Policy.

Effective February 1, 2013 Oregon will no longer participate in the IRP Inc Clearinghouse. Beginning in February Oregon will revert to transmitting apportioned fees and transmittals directly to the jurisdictions.

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The Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transportation Division is implementing a six month pilot using GovDelivery's service to e-mail restriction letters to motor carriers. Subscribe to GovDelivery and you can elect to receive e-mail notifications regarding Over-Dimension Permit Road and Bridge Restrictions, Trucking Advisories, Green Light Weigh in Motion Status, Motor Carrier Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Notices and Minutes, Oregon Motor Carrier Newsletter, Motor Carrier Rulemaking, and Trucking News Releases.​
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Effective OCTOBER 1ST, Motor Carrier will be implementing OAR 740-055-0025. The OAR allows Motor Carrier to collect a pass fee of $9 for each pass issued. This means Motor Carrier will begin charging $9 per temporary pass issued, even if you are just adding miles to an existing pass or making an adjustment to the route or weight.

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Effective July 1, 2013, amendments to the International Registration Plan (IRP) recordkeeping requirements and the new penalty assessment for inadequate records will go into effect.

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After October 1st Motor Carrier is issuing separate credentials for Heavy Trailer Trip Permit, Heavy Motor Vehicle Trip Permit, and Temporary Registration Weight Permit.  You may receive more than one page when you request faxed credentials. Check your credentials before you leave your location.

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A free app designed for the iPhone and iPad lets bus riders check the safety records of nearly 6,000 interstate passenger carriers, including private motorcoach, school bus, and tour bus companies. "As college students, families and tour groups start thinking about spring and summer travel, we encourage everyone to use the SaferBus app to look before you book your next bus trip," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.

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The FMCSA has been keeping everyone on the edge of their seats waiting for an outcome to its driver hours-of-service rulemaking. But just before the end of the year the agency issued its final rule and announced that it would not change the daily driving limit or the weekly on-duty hours limits either. But beginning July 1, 2013, it is making a change to the restart provision and it's adding a new provision related to 30-minute breaks.

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Oregon DMV now requires commercial truck and bus drivers to submit a photocopy of their medical certificate to continue holding a CDL. The new requirement is part of federal safety regulations aimed at making sure CDL holders are medically fit. Some drivers will meet this requirement sooner than others, but by January 30, 2014, everyone will need to submit a copy of their valid medical card to DMV.

Read more in an excerpt from the March Motor Carrier News

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Effective January 1, 2013, the new Truck and Bus Regulation requirements for heavier vehicles; vehicles over 26,000 pounds gross weight rating, with 2000-2004 model year engines take effect. The regulation reduces emissions of toxic diesel exhaust through requirements for the use of verified soot filters and/or upgrades to newer engines.

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