To qualify for participation, a motor carrier must:
- Have at least 12 months history of Oregon operations.
- Have a valid USDOT number.
- Be a participant in Oregon’s commercial vehicle electronic Preclearance Weigh Station Bypass Program if you are a Property-Carrying Motor Carrier.
- Not have an Unsatisfactory safety rating with State or Federal regulatory agencies.
- Not be identified by the FMCSA Safety Measurement System as a carrier needing corrective interventions.
- Not have a record of safety violations including, but not limited to, violating an out-of-service order or having a driver found driving under the influence.
- Not have a driver and/or vehicle out-of-service percentage greater than the national average.
In addition to these requirements, Commerce and Compliance Division may deny participation in the Trusted Carrier Partner program for violations or conditions (in the last 12 months) related to registration or tax requirements including, but not limited to:
- Suspensions with the Department.
- Civil monetary penalty actions.
- Revocations of IFTA tax license.
- More than one motor carrier related tax report filed late.
- More than one repayment plan entered into or satisfactorily concluded.
To qualify for an Oregon Trusted Carrier Partner plate, your vehicle must:
- Have a GVW over 34,000 pounds.
- Have 3 or more axles.
- Be equipped with an active preclearance device (except for qualifying buses).
Program qualifications are defined by Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 740-045-0060 and 740-045-0065.