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734-074-0028 Permit Cancellation (1) Permits may be canceled for reasons set forth under ORS 818.220(7). (2) The operation of any combination of vehicles under OAR 734, Division 74 over highways not authorized shall constitute a serious violation of ORS 818.220(7)(a). The Chief Engineer has authority to cancel all such permits held by any person, company, or firm for such periods of time as the Chief Engineer considers appropriate. (3) If any of the provisions of OAR 734, Division 74 are found to be contrary to federal law to the extent that loss of federal-aid funds may result, the Chief Engineer may immediately delete from any otherwise valid permit that portion of the permit in conflict. (4) This permit is automatically void if the permittee incurs an unsatisfactory rating from US DOT or the equivalent safety rating from Oregon Department of Transportation, Commerce and Compliance Division. (5) Permits issued for the operation of the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010(1)(h) may be canceled if the report used to determine Road Use Assessment Fees has not been filed within 30 days of the mileage report request date. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.22 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 25-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020 HWD 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 HWD 4-2019, temporary amend filed 08/19/2019, effective 08/19/2019 through 02/14/2020 HWD 1-2019, minor correction filed 07/17/2019, effective 07/17/2019 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
734-074-0029 Insurance Requirements At the discretion of the Chief Engineer, permit applicants may be required to furnish liability and indemnity insurance as provided for under ORS 818.220(1)(d) and (e). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, 184.617, 184.619, 366.205 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83
734-074-0030 Approved Routes (1) Except for the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010 (1)(h), state highways approved for travel by combinations of vehicles operating under permits issued pursuant to OAR Chapter 734, Division 74, shall be designated by the Chief Engineer. In designating such highways, the Chief Engineer shall take into consideration the increased gross weights carried by the vehicles and shall, by use of engineering judgment, determine that the highways so approved, and the structures and bridges on those highways, can safely accommodate the increased weights. (2) When designating approved routes for triple trailer combinations, the Chief Engineer may restrict the days and hours of travel. 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 HWD 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 HWD 4-2019, temporary amend filed 08/19/2019, effective 08/19/2019 through 02/14/2020 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0035 Speeds Vehicles operating under permits authorized through OAR 734, Division 74, shall maintain a minimum speed within 20 MPH of the posted truck speed. When encountering steep grades where a minimum speed within 20 MPH of the posted truck speed cannot be maintained, the combination of vehicles shall activate four-way flashers. Horsepower must be adequate to maintain a minimum speed of 20 MPH except on grades the Chief Engineer deems are impractical. 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 HWY 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 10-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-92 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0040 Operating Days and Hours, Prohibitions (1) Vehicles and combinations of vehicles, except triple trailers, may operate on a 24-hour, seven-day week basis. (2) Triple trailers may operate on a 24-hour, seven-day week basis on authorized routes unless traveling on a highway which prohibits such movement on holidays or weekends. The holidays include New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day: (a) When a triple trailer route prohibits movement on weekends, movement is prohibited from 5 p.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Sunday; and (b) When a triple trailer route prohibits movement on holidays, movement is prohibited during all hours: (A) Triple trailer movement on any route that has holiday or weekend restriction is prohibited from noon on the Wednesday preceding Thanksgiving Day until sunrise on Monday following Thanksgiving Day; (B) Triple trailer movement on any route that has holiday or weekend restriction is prohibited between 4 p.m. Thursday and sunrise Monday, when the State observes any of the specified holidays on a Friday; (C) Triple trailer movement on any route that has holiday or weekend restriction is prohibited between 4 p.m. Friday and sunrise Tuesday, when the State observes one of the specified holidays on a Monday; (D) Triple trailer movement on any route that has a holiday or weekend restriction is prohibited when a holiday falls on any other day of the week between 4 p.m. on the day preceding the holiday until 12:01 a.m. on the day following the holiday unless it is otherwise restricted. 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 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0045 Weather Restrictions (1) Movement of triple trailer combinations and the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010 (1)(h) is prohibited when road surfaces are hazardous or when wind or other conditions may cause the unit or any part thereof to swerve, to whip, to sway or fail to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle. (2) Road surfaces are considered hazardous for triple trailer combinations, and the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010 (1)(h) when the surface is other than bare or wet pavement. Examples of "other than bare or wet pavement" include surfaces that have frost, ice, sleet or snow on the roadway. (3) Movement of triple trailer combinations, and the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010 (1)(h) is prohibited when visibility is less than 500 feet due to snow, mist, rain, dust, smoke, fog or other atmospheric conditions. (4) All other combinations of vehicles operating under permits issued under Division 74 rules must comply with the traction device requirements of OAR Chapter 740, Division 100, OAR Chapter 734, Division 17, and any other lawful order requiring the use of traction tires or devices. 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 HWD 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 HWD 4-2019, temporary amend filed 08/19/2019, effective 08/19/2019 through 02/14/2020 HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05 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 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0051 Splash and Spray Suppressant Devices (1) The Chief Engineer requires combinations of vehicles operating under OAR Chapter 734, Division 74 when highways are wet, including those surfaces that have rain, frost, ice, sleet or snow to be equipped with devices designed to suppress water splash and spray. (2) The Chief Engineer is hereby granted authority to approve and require by written order the type, style, design, and installation details of splash and spray devices. These devices may consist of but are not limited to the following: (a) Air deflectors mounted on the vehicles; (b) Fender flaps behind wheels; (c) Side flaps over wheels; and (d) Water collection type fenders. (3) Minimum splash and spray requirements are shown on Attachment 74A, revised January 2023, and Attachment 24, revised January 2023. Attachment 74A and Attachment 24 are by reference made part of Division 74 rules and are available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit. (4) The headlights of a triple trailer combination and the combination described in OAR 734-074-0010 (1)(h) must be illuminated any time windshield wipers are used. 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 HWD 26-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020 HWD 8-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 12/17/2019 HWD 4-2019, temporary amend filed 08/19/2019, effective 08/19/2019 through 02/14/2020 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 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 21-1983, f. & ef. 9-23-83 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83
734-074-0060 “Long Load” Warning Signs for Triple Trailer Combinations (1) A warning sign for triple trailer combinations bearing the legend “LONG LOAD” is to be displayed on the back of the rearmost trailer or semitrailer. (2) The sign must be positioned at such height as to be readily visible to following drivers and: (a) Signs must be seven feet wide by 18 inches high with black letters 10 inches high in accordance with Federal Highway Administration series C on highway yellow background; (b) The highway yellow background of the sign must be made of reflectorized material when operating between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise; (c) Signs must be kept clean, legible and mounted horizontally with adequate support to provide full visibility at all times when in use; and (d) All such signs must be removed or retracted when not required. (3) Combinations of vehicles described in OAR Chapter 734, Division 73 do not require warning signs. 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 2-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-15 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 10-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-16-92 HWY 7-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-92 2HD 6-1983, f. & ef. 2-18-83 1OTC 6-1980, f. & ef. 3-27-80
734-074-0070 Triple Trailer Driver Requirements (1) All triple trailer drivers must have a current Commercial Drivers License with a doubles/triples endorsement and no airbrake restriction. (2) Triple trailer drivers and all individuals and companies operating triple trailers must comply with Part 391 — Qualifications of Drivers of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Part 395 — Driver Hours of Service. Driver exemptions as set forth in Section 391.67 of the FMCSR shall not apply to triple trailer drivers. (3) Triple trailer drivers must have a minimum of one-year experience driving commercial vehicle combinations. (4) Triple trailer drivers hired by the permit holder after the effective date of this rule, must successfully complete a skills test, using triple trailers, as described in 49 Code of Federal Regulations 380. The permittee must maintain a record of the skills test for inspection by ODOT personnel for three years following the skills test. (5) Triple trailer drivers must be directly supervised by the company or individual holding the triple trailer permit. (6) Triple trailers may not be operated by any driver convicted of two or more speeding violations in Oregon as provided by ORS Chapter 811 within the last three years while operating a triple trailer combination after being informed by ODOT that the driver is disqualified. (7) Triple trailers may not be operated by a driver if suspension or revocation of driving privileges arises from operation of a commercial motor vehicle in any state or province during the past three years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 4-2023, amend filed 09/19/2023, effective 09/19/2023 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93
734-074-0090 Permit Requirements for Triple Trailer Operators (1) The third cargo carrying unit of a triple trailer combination cannot be a liquid cargo tank. (2) A carrier operating under Division 74 rules must report total miles driven in Oregon while operating triple trailer combinations to the CCD in the form it requests. Triple trailer annual mileage reports must be received by the CCD by March 31 of the year following the year the miles were driven. Failure to timely report triples miles may result in cancellation or non-renewal of a motor carrier’s triple trailer permits. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 27-2020, minor correction filed 05/27/2020, effective 05/27/2020 TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01 HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97 HWY 1-1993, f. & cert. ef. 3-16-93
734-075-0005 Scope OAR Chapter 734, Division 75 regulates the transportation of mobile homes, modular building units and chassis units on highways under the authority of the Oregon Department of Transportation. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.606, 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 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 HWY 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-90 2HD 15-1983, f. & ef. 8-18-83 1OTC 24-1979, f. & ef. 10-24-79 1OTC 13-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 12-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 11-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 Reverted to 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 1OTC 9-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 7-19-78 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 HC 1287, f. 3-14-73
734-075-0009 Authorized Unit Contents Units designed for human habitation or for business, commercial or office purposes may be transported with only those items manufactured as part of the unit or accessory parts. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 184.619 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: TO 2-1998, f. 3-10-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
734-075-0011 Authority to Approve Greater Length (1) The Chief Engineer or the Administrator of the Commerce and Compliance Division is authorized to issue permits, on an individual basis, to allow transportation of a unit into or through the State when the length exceeds that specified in OAR 734-075-0010. (2) In issuing permits under this rule, the Chief Engineer or the Administrator of the Commerce and Compliance Division will determine the following: (a) The safety of other highways users is not impaired; and (b) The adjacent states through which the mobile home is transported also permit the movement. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 810.060 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWD 30-2020, minor correction filed 05/27/2020, effective 05/27/2020 HWD 2-2013, f. & cert. ef. 5-16-13 HWD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 HWY 5-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92 HWY 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-90
734-075-0015 Mobile Home Towing Vehicle Requirements The following requirements apply to mobile home towing: (1) The towing vehicle must be equipped with dual wheels on the drive axle; (2) If the towed unit: (a) Is 10 feet or less width at the base or 11 feet or less overall width, the toter utilized must have a minimum GVWR of 8,000 pounds; (b) Exceeds 10 feet width at the base or 11 feet overall width, the toter utilized must have a minimum GVWR of 15,000 pounds; or (c) Exceeds 14 feet width at the base or 15 feet overall width, the toter utilized must have a minimum GVWR of 32,000 pounds. (3) Engine horsepower must be enough to maintain minimum speeds of 45 MPH on Interstate highways and 35 MPH on other highways. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: HWD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 TO 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-99 TO 2-1998, f. 3-10-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98 HWY 5-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92 HWY 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-90 2HD 15-1983, f. & ef. 8-18-83 1OTC 24-1979, f. & ef. 10-24-79 1OTC 13-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 11-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 12-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 Reverted to 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 1OTC 9-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 7-19-78 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 HC 1287, f. 3-14-73
734-075-0022 Driver Requirements The motor carrier to whom the permit is issued will be responsible to verify that all drivers towing mobile home units with base widths in excess of 14 feet or overall width in excess of 15 feet meet the following requirements: (1) Driver must have a minimum of one year experience towing overwidth mobile homes; (2) Driver must not have been convicted of more than one moving violation while operating commercial motor vehicles in any state, country or province within the last one year; or (3) Driver must not have had more than one preventable, recordable collision involving a commercial motor vehicle in any state, country or province within the last two years; (4) Driver must not have had a suspension or revocation of driving privileges from operation of a commercial motor vehicle in any state, country or province during the past three years; and (5) Driver must not have been convicted of DUII while operating a commercial motor vehicle in any state, country or province within the last five years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.060, 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 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 TO 2-1998, f. 3-10-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98
734-075-0028 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) 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. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: DOD 1-2025, adopt filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025
734-075-0030 Open Sides Covering (1) Units transported with uncovered open sides must have adequate cargo securement to prevent shifting or loss of any accessory parts included with the load. (2) The open side of units transported more than 25 miles must be covered with a rigid material such as plywood, hardboard or similar material: (a) In lieu of rigid material, plastic covering can be used, provided a grillwork of lumber or other material is used to prevent billowing of the plastic material; or (b) The grillwork is not required if the open side is covered with plastic made of non-tearable, cross-laminated polyethylene material, provided the material adequately prevents billowing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 814.619 & 818.200 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.200 & 818.220 History: TO 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-99 HWY 6-1990, f. & cert. ef. 3-13-90 2HD 15-1983, f. & ef. 8-18-83 1OTC 24-1979, f. & ef. 10-24-79 1OTC 13-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 12-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 1OTC 11-1979(Temp), f. & ef. 6-20-79 Reverted to 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 1OTC 9-1978(Temp), f. & ef. 7-19-78 1OTC 19a, f. & ef. 1-24-74 HC 1287, f. 3-14-73
734-075-0036 Approved Routes for Authorized Combinations of Vehicles (1) The Chief Engineer, or designee, may approve, limit or delete by written order the state highways or sections of state highways approved for use by vehicles authorized by OAR Chapter 734, Division 75. (2) The Chief Engineer may also specify the type(s) of vehicle combinations authorized on approved routes. (3) The list of approved highways and types of vehicle combinations authorized are maintained by the Chief Engineer. (4) Trial test runs may be required to revise routes or approved vehicle combinations. (5) Before adding or deleting highways or sections of highways, the Chief Engineer will investigate the condition of the highway, and may consider road surface width, condition, safe passing opportunities, bridges, structures, accessibility, general sight distance, and other conditions which they deems appropriate along such highways. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.060, 184.619 & 823.011 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.220 & 818.225 History: DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025 HWD 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 TO 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-99
734-075-0037 Special Provisions (1) Movement of all units with a base width over 14 feet or an overall width in excess of 15 feet on two lane highways may be required to submit for approval by the Department a traffic control plan that is acceptable to all road authorities through which the vehicle(s) will travel and lists the desired date of move, routes of travel, turnouts for traffic relief and dimensions of load. (2) If the eave extends more than 24 inches beyond either side of the mobile home base, in addition to all other lights required by law, a clearance light as described in ORS 816.200 will be mounted on the outermost front and rear corners of the eave. (3) Vehicles transporting manufactured homes that exceed 14 feet width at the base must travel only in the right lane unless obstructions, merging traffic or permit requirements dictate otherwise. A vehicle transporting a manufactured home in excess of 14 feet at the base, must not pass other over-dimensional vehicles. (4) The seller of a manufactured home that exceeds 14 feet width at the base, and is to be transported over Oregon highways, is the shipper of the manufactured home. As the shipper, the seller will have the obligation of pre-determining whether the appropriate road authority may issue an over-dimension permit so that the manufactured home can be delivered to the location specified by the potential purchaser of the manufactured home. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.060, 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 3-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-12 TO 2-1998, f. 3-10-98, cert. ef. 4-1-98