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734-073-0060 Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer Combinations — State-Approved Highways (1) The length of a semitrailer in a truck-tractor and semitrailer combination shall not exceed 53 feet. The overall length of the combination shall not exceed 65 feet. (2) The length of any load carried on the semitrailer authorized in section (1) of this rule, shall not extend beyond the rear of the semitrailer by more than five feet. (3) State approved highways for the movement of combinations of vehicles described in section (1) of this rule, shall consist of the state highways designated by the Chief Engineer. The list of approved highways and types of vehicle combinations authorized are maintained by the Chief Engineer, and are displayed in black on Route Map 7, revised August 2023. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050, 810.060, 184.616, 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95 HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92 2HD 20-1983, f. & ef. 9-23-83
734-073-0063 Truck-Tractor and Semitrailer Combinations — Specific Routes The operations described in OAR 734-071-0040 may be allowed on highways other than the Oregon Interstate Highway System by variance permit. A variance permit issued under this rule shall specify conditions and a route approved by the Department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.100, 818.200 & 818.220 History: TO 8-2001, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-01 TO 4-2001(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-30-01 thru 1-25-02
734-073-0065 Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer and Trailer Combinations and Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer and Semitrailer Combinations (1) The maximum length of any semitrailer or trailer in a truck-tractor with semitrailer and trailer or truck-tractor with semitrailer and semitrailer combination must not exceed 40 feet. (2) The overall length of the combination is not restricted; however, the maximum dimension when measured from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer must not exceed those dimensions set forth in section (3) of this rule. (3)(a) Provided the distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer does not exceed 60 feet, the combination of vehicles may operate over Group 1 highways. Group 1 highways are shown on Group Map 1, revised October 2023. Group Map 1 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (b) If the distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer is more than 60 feet but does not exceed 68 feet, the combination of vehicles may operate over those state highways listed in Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 658, Appendix A, and are displayed on Route Map 7, Revised August 2023. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit; (c) The distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer must not exceed 68 feet; and (d) The length of any load carried on the semitrailer or trailer of a truck-tractor with semitrailer and trailer or truck-tractor with semitrailer and semitrailer combination as described in this rule must not extend beyond the rear of the semitrailer or trailer by more than five feet. (4) A permit is not required for the dimensions and routes authorized by this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050, 810.060 & 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 20-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020 HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95 HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92 2HD 20-1983, f. & ef. 9-23-83
734-073-0066 Reasonable Access (1) Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 658.19 requires Oregon to adopt provisions for Reasonable Access to terminals. For purposes of these rules, “terminal” means, at a minimum, any location where: (a) Freight either originates, terminates, or is handled in the transportation process; or (b) Commercial motor carriers maintain operating facilities. (2) Reasonable access is allowed up to and including one mile on highways intersecting National Network Highways, except where specifically prohibited. OAR 734-073-0067 describes the requirements and procedures for excluding highways, roads and streets from Reasonable Access. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92
734-073-0067 Procedure for Restricting Reasonable Access (1) Restricting reasonable access shall only be for reasons of safety and engineering analysis of the route. (2) The State, City, or County access review process shall include: (a) An analysis of the proposed access route using observations or other data obtained from the operation of an authorized test vehicle over the route; or (b) Analysis of the access route proposed by application of vehicle templates to plans of the route. (3) Denial of access to terminals and services shall be based only on safety and engineering analysis of the access route. Safety criteria include, but are not limited to, sight distance, horizontal and vertical curvature, safe passing opportunities, rail and utility crossings and collision data for the requested access. (4) Routes are automatically approved if not acted upon within 90 days of access review application. (5) Application shall be in the form and manner established by the road authority for access review. (6) Reasonable access is prohibited where signs prohibiting the access are posted. These signs shall be posted only when access review has been made and the Road Authority determines the access is denied. (7) Road Authorities may request technical assistance from the Department of Transportation to meet the requirements of this rule. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810, 184.619 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 2-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95 HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92
734-073-0070 Revisions to Approved Routes (1) The Chief Engineer, or designee, may add by written order additional state highways or sections thereof, and specify the type(s) of vehicle combinations allowed by these rules. In taking such action, the Chief Engineer: (a) Shall determine if the public interests will be served; (b) Shall determine that the movement can be made in safety; and (c) Shall have a trial test run conducted if considered appropriate. (2) The Chief Engineer may delete by written order certain highways or sections thereof and may limit the vehicle combinations allowed. Such action may be taken for reasons of safety. The Chief Engineer shall seek the concurrence of the Federal Highway Administration for those highways listed in Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 658, Appendix A. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810, 184.619 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95 HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92 2HD 20-1983, f. & ef. 9-23-83
734-073-0080 Maximum Weight Limit on Interstate Highways (1) The following provisions apply to maximum weights allowed on interstate highways without a permit: (a) The provisions of Title 23 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 658 are applicable to the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways, and reasonable access thereto. (b) The maximum gross vehicle weight shall be 80,000 pounds except where lower gross vehicle weight is dictated by Permit Weight Table 1, revised January 2023. Permit Weight Table 1 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (c) The maximum gross weight upon any one axle, including any one axle of a group of axles of a vehicle is 20,000 pounds. (d) The maximum gross weight on tandem axles is 34,000 pounds. (e) The maximum gross weight on two or more consecutive axles may not exceed the limitations specified in Permit Weight Table 1, revised January 2023. This table of weights was developed using the following formula, referred to as the Bridge Gross Weight Formula: LN W = 500 (N - 1 + 12N + 36) where L is the distance between two or more axles, N is the number of axles of a group of axles and W is the weight in pounds, except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axle is 36 feet or more. (2) Permits may be issued without regard to section (1) through (5) of this rule for vehicles and loads which cannot be dismantled or divided (non-divisible loads) without incurring substantial costs or delay. (3) Permits may be issued for vehicles or combinations of vehicles authorized by ORS Chapter 818 and OAR 734, Division 74. (4) The provisions of this rule do not apply to single, or tandem axle weights, or gross weights legally authorized under Oregon law on July 1, 1956. The group of axles requirements established in this section shall not apply to vehicles legally grandfathered under Oregon group of axle weight tables or formulas on January 4, 1975. (5) Permits may be issued for two consecutive tandem axles having a loaded weight of 34,000 pounds each, provided the distance between the first and last axles of the two tandem axles is 30 feet or more. (6) Permits may be issued for a group of four axles consisting of a set of tandem axles and two axles spaced nine feet or more apart that have a loaded weight of 70,000 pounds provided the distance between the first and last axles of the group is 35 feet or more. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810, 184.619 & 818 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95 HWY 8-1993, f. 12-17-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94 HWY 4-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-16-93
734-073-0085 Statutory Weight Exemptions not Applicable to Interstate Highways Except when operating under the terms of a variance permit, the weight exemptions authorized by ORS 818.030(8) and (9) do not apply to vehicles operating on any interstate highway. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 810.050, 818.030 & Ch. 510 & OL 1993 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.030 History: HWY 8-1993, f. 12-17-93, cert. ef. 1-1-94
734-073-0100 65-Foot Tractor-Semitrailer Combinations Tractor-semitrailer combinations having an overall length in excess of 60 feet, but not exceeding 65 feet, may operate over certain designated highways. In such combinations the semitrailer may not exceed 48 feet. Designated highways where these combinations may operate are restricted to the following: (1) Any state highway or section thereof which has two or more lanes of travel in the same direction. (2) The highways indicated in black on Route Map 7, revised August 2023. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (3) Such additional highways which, after investigation and consideration, the Chief Engineer may deem capable of safely accommodating the described combinations of vehicles. Trial test runs may be required in determining additional route approval. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050, 810.060, 184.619, 818.200 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.030, 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95, Renumbered from 734-071-0020 1OTC 5-1980, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-80
734-073-0110 Specialized Equipment — Automobile/Boat Transporters The Federal Highway Administration determines Automobile/Boat Transporters are Specialized Equipment as provided by 23 Code of Federal Regulations 658.13(e). (1) Traditional automobile/boat transporters may operate without a permit on National Network Highways (designated Green Routes on Route Map 7, revised August 2023) and Route Map 7 designated Brown, Purple and Black Routes with an overall length of 65 feet. The overall length determination excludes load overhangs, provided the load does not extend beyond the front of the power unit by more than four feet and does not extend beyond the rear of the trailer by more than five feet. Such combinations may operate without individual vehicle length restrictions. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (2) Traditional auto/boat transporters (truck tractor and semitrailer combinations) may operate without a permit on National Network Highways (designated Green Routes on Route Map 7, revised August 2023) or Route Map 7 designated Brown Routes and exceed a length of 65 feet, provided the semitrailer does not exceed 53 feet in length, inclusive of ramps, and the load does not extend beyond the front of the power unit by more than four feet and does not extend beyond the rear of the semitrailer by more than five feet. (3) Automobile/boat transporters towing stinger-steered trailers may operate without a permit on National Network Highways (designated Green Routes on Route Map 7, revised August 2023) and Route Map 7 designated Brown Routes with a length of 80 feet, excluding load overhangs, provided the load does not extend beyond the front of the power unit by more than four feet and does not extend beyond the rear of the trailer by more than six feet. Such combinations may operate without individual vehicle length restrictions. (4) Automobile/boat transporter operations other than those described in this rule shall not exceed the length restrictions as shown on the reverse of Group Map 1, revised October 2023 or Route Map 7, revised August 2023, whichever is greater. Group Map 1 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (5) Automobile/boat transporters are authorized to transport automobiles/boats on racks above and behind the power unit cab. (6) Automobile/boat transporters are authorized to have load protection devices or aerodynamic devices provided the devices do not exceed legal load extensions as defined in section (2) of this rule and the device is not load bearing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050, 810.060 & 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.100, 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 2-2023, amend filed 05/15/2023, effective 05/15/2023 HWD 11-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-08 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95
734-073-0130 Specialized Equipment — Drive-Away Operations The Federal Highway Administration determines Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations are Specialized Equipment as provided by 23 Code of Federal Regulations 658.13(e)(iii). (1) A Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination or a Drive-away saddlemount with fullmount vehicle transporter may operate without permit on National Network Highways with an overall length limit of 97 feet. (2) All Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations must comply with all applicable safety regulations of 49 Code of Federal Regulations 393.71. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050, 810.060, 184.619, 818.200 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.030, 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 11-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-05 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95
734-073-0140 Specialized Equipment for Transporting Logs or Poles (1) As used in OAR Chapter 734, Division 73, the following two combinations of vehicles are considered the same as a truck-tractor with semitrailer and trailer combinations: (a) A combination of vehicles capable of carrying no more than two loads of logs placed end to end consisting of a log truck and pole trailer pulling a trailer; or (b) A combination of vehicles transporting logs and consisting of a log truck and two load carrying stinger-steered pole trailers with the first stinger-steered pole trailer supporting one end of logs loaded on the log truck and one end of logs loaded on the second stinger-steered pole trailer. (2) The following conditions apply to the vehicle combinations described in section (1) of this rule: (a) These combinations of vehicles may not travel unladen and must only be used to transport logs or poles; (b) The distance measured from the log bunk on the truck to the rear of the second stinger-steered pole trailer or trailer shall not exceed 68 feet; (c) The reach of a pole trailer may not extend more than five feet from the end of the tunnel housing; and (d) The overall length is not restricted. (3) No part of any load carried on the trailer or the second stinger-steered pole trailer shall extend beyond the rear more than five feet. (4) The routes approved for operation of these combinations of vehicles consist only of those highways listed in Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 658, Appendix A and other approved highways as displayed on Route Map 7, revised August 2023. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.030, 184.619 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.030, 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95
734-074-0005 Scope (1) OAR Chapter 734, Division 74 shall apply to and govern the issuance of permits for movement of certain vehicle combinations having a total gross weight in excess of 80,000 pounds. The loads carried by these vehicles may be of a nature which are reducible or can be readily dismantled. (2) OAR Chapter 734, Division 74 does not apply to any power unit with a registered gross weight of less than 26,000 pounds or those power units having an actual weight of 8,000 pounds or less. (3) OAR Chapter 734, Division 74 does not apply to vehicles licensed, or which can be used as recreational vehicles as defined by ORS 171.101(3), or to any combination of more than two vehicles not used exclusively for commercial purposes and subject to ORS Chapters 823 and 825. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0006 Driver Responsible for Operation The driver of any combination of vehicles authorized by OAR Chapter 734, Division 74 is responsible for complying with all permit requirements and provisions. If the driver, police officer or Department of Transportation determines conditions are hazardous, the permitted vehicle shall leave the highway at the next available exit, truckstop or rest area and shall not proceed until the hazardous condition abates. Drivers of all combinations of vehicles authorized by Division 74 rules must have a valid driver license appropriate for the combination of vehicles being operated. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.030, 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92
734-074-0023 Application for Permit (1) Application for permits may be made in person or online. The completed permit may be mailed, transmitted electronically, or made available online for the applicant. (2) Routine information such as permittee name, address and vehicle identification must be included for the application. The applicant must provide: (a) Permittee name and address; (b) Power vehicle year and make; (c) Power vehicle identification number (also known as a VIN); and (d) Power vehicle unit number, if one has been assigned by the permittee. (3) Permits will not be issued when an application is incomplete. (4) Carriers who have unsatisfactory safety ratings from the U.S. Department of Transportation or the Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division are not eligible for permits under these rules. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 11-2023, minor correction filed 09/19/2023, effective 09/19/2023 HWD 23-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020 HWD 3-2017, minor correction filed 10/20/2017, effective 10/20/2017 HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83
734-074-0025 Permit Duration Permits issued under Division 74 rules are for a single trip within a period of time not to exceed 10 days, or continuous trips for up to one year from the effective date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0027 Other Permit Eligibility Requirements (1) An applicant for a permit may not have an unsatisfactory rating from US DOT or the equivalent safety rating from Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division. (2)(a) An interstate permittee operating triple trailers must have a satisfactory US DOT safety rating, and an intrastate permittee must have an equivalent safety rating from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division; (b) Motor carriers exempt from regulation by US DOT or the Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division shall have a Level 1 safety inspection performed by a Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) certified safety inspector to be eligible for a triple trailer permit. This safety inspection must determine the driver and combination of vehicles are free of defects. The motor carrier becomes eligible for a permit when all repairs or deficiencies written on the inspection form are corrected and verified by a CVSA-certified safety inspector. The successful completion of the Level 1 safety inspection is used to establish a satisfactory safety rating. Successful completion of this Level 1 safety inspection is required every year before the triple trailer permit may be renewed; (c) For purposes of this rule, a satisfactory safety rating means a safety rating other than unsatisfactory. (3) Permits for triple trailers require the permittee to have an established safety program that includes drivers and vehicles. (4) Triple trailer permits may be suspended or revoked for failure to comply with any of the provisions or conditions of OAR chapter 734, division 74. The permittee and driver must comply with all of the motor vehicle laws and the latest motor carrier safety regulations issued by the US DOT. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.220 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWD 24-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020 HWD 6-2015, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-15 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83