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OR Rev Stat § 825.026 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.026 - Applicability of chapter to certain otherwise exempt vehicles when transporting hazardous wastes.

This chapter does not apply to the vehicles described in ORS 825.017 and 825.024 except as provided in ORS 825.030 and except that the vehicles are subject to ORS 825.258 and 825.990 (3) and (4) and the rules adopted by the Department of Transportation relating to the safety of the vehicles while engaged in the transportation of hazardous wastes on public highways. [Formerly 767.032; 2007 c.31 §6]
OR Rev Stat § 825.028 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.028 - Transportation services for charitable organizations.

(1) For-hire carriers may provide transportation of household goods for charitable organizations or civic nonprofit organizations and festivals at no charge or at reduced rates or in exchange for promotional services by the charitable organization or civic nonprofit organization or festival. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Charitable organization" has the meaning given that term in ORS 825.017 (13). (b) "Civic nonprofit organization" or "festival" means an organization or festival classified under the Internal Revenue Code as having a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax exempt status. [Formerly 767.038; 2003 c.589 §8; 2015 c.283 §14]
OR Rev Stat § 825.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.030 - Application of chapter to interstate and foreign commerce.

This chapter applies to interstate and foreign commerce, except insofar as it may be in conflict with the provisions of the Constitution and the laws of the United States. Nothing in this chapter exempts a person from federal motor carrier safety regulations when operating in interstate or foreign commerce. [Formerly 767.045; 2007 c.31 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 825.032 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.032 - Nonapplicability of economic regulation to specified vehicles.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, this chapter does not apply to the persons or vehicles described in this section. The provisions of ORS 825.250, 825.252, 825.254, 825.256, 825.258, 825.260, 825.950, 825.955, 825.960 and 825.990 apply to the following persons and vehicles: (1) A vehicle owned or operated by a person prior to the time the vehicle is placed in commercial operation. (2) A person transporting the person’s own commercial fishing boat if the combined weight of the vehicle, trailer and boat is 15,000 pounds or less. (3) A vehicle being used for the purposes of forest protection and fire suppression if the vehicle is necessary in order to comply with ORS 477.615 or 477.650 or a similar federal statute, including but not limited to a vehicle being moved to or from the forest protection district operation area. [2003 c.589 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 825.100 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.100 - Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways.

No person shall operate any motor vehicle, whether loaded or empty, on any highway in this state as a carrier in the transportation of persons or property without possessing, in addition to any license required by any other law, a valid certificate or permit from the Department of Transportation authorizing the proposed operation. Each operation of a motor vehicle in violation of this section is a separate violation, whether the prohibited operations occur within the same day or different days or relate to the same motor vehicle or different motor vehicles. [Formerly 767.105]
OR Rev Stat § 825.102 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.102 - Issuance of permits to intrastate for-hire carriers; rules.

(1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section and ORS 825.135, the Department of Transportation shall issue a permit to a person to provide transportation service as a for-hire carrier over any highway in this state in intrastate commerce if the person applies for the permit and the department is satisfied that the person is able to comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules of the department. (2) In deciding whether to approve an application for a permit under this section, the department shall consider any evidence demonstrating that the applicant is unable to comply with this chapter and the rules of the department and shall deny the application if the applicant does not meet the financial responsibility and safety requirements established by this chapter and by rules of the department. (3) If an application for a permit under this section is denied, the department shall notify the applicant of the reasons for denial. The applicant is entitled to a hearing if written request for a hearing is made within 15 days of the notification of denial. (4) A permit granted under this section is not transferable. The department shall determine by rule what constitutes transfer of a permit. (5) A permit issued under this section may be suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter. Grounds for suspension or revocation include, but are not limited to, failure to maintain compliance with safety requirements, failure to maintain compliance with financial responsibility requirements and failure to report or pay fees, taxes or penalties due the department. (6) The department may not issue a permit under this section for transportation of household goods. For-hire carriers of household goods are subject to the certificate provisions of ORS 825.110. [1995 c.306 §2; 2015 c.283 §15]
OR Rev Stat § 825.104 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.104 - Federal registration and financial responsibility requirements for interstate carriers.

An interstate for-hire carrier or private carrier required to obtain a United States Department of Transportation registration number engaged or to engage in interstate operations may not perform transportation services on the public highways of this state without having first complied with federal registration and financial responsibility requirements. [Formerly 767.155; 2001 c.335 §4; 2007 c.465 §5]
OR Rev Stat § 825.105 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.105 - Confirmation of federal registration and financial responsibility for interstate motor carriers; rules.

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into an agreement with the authorized representatives of any jurisdiction outside this state for the purposes of confirming federal registration and accepting proof of financial responsibility for interstate motor carriers. (2) A motor carrier registered in a jurisdiction that is a party to an agreement entered into under this section is considered registered for interstate operations in Oregon for the purpose of ORS 825.104. (3) The department may adopt any rules the department deems necessary to effectuate and administer the provisions of an agreement entered into under this section. (4) An agreement may not provide for any benefit, exemption or privilege with respect to any fees or taxes levied or assessed against the use of highways or use or ownership of vehicles. [2007 c.465 §4]
OR Rev Stat § 825.106 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.106 - Issuance of permits to carriers described in ORS 825.020.

Upon receipt of the information in writing required by the application form for permits in that class and in compliance with the law, rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation, permits shall be issued to motor carriers described in ORS 825.020, conditioned that the proposed operation will not be attended with substantial damage to the highway or danger to the users thereof, to adjacent property or facilities or to the public. The applicant is entitled to a hearing by the department if the application has been declined by the department. [Formerly 767.157]
OR Rev Stat § 825.108 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.108 - Issuance of permits to private carriers; exception.

(1) Upon receipt of the information in writing required by the application form for permits in that class and in compliance with the law and the rules and regulations of the Department of Transportation, permits shall be issued to private carriers, conditioned that the proposed operation will not be attended with substantial damage to the highway or danger to the users thereof, to adjacent property or facilities or to the public. The applicant is entitled to a hearing by the department if the application has been declined by the department. (2) A person acting as a private carrier need not obtain a permit from the department for operating any vehicle or combination of vehicles with a combined weight of 26,000 pounds or less. [Formerly 767.150]
OR Rev Stat § 825.115 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.115 - Temporary authority to provide transportation services; duration.

(1) The Department of Transportation may grant temporary authority for a for-hire carrier to provide transportation of household goods where it is in the public interest. Such temporary authority may be authorized only if the department receives a request for service from a user of the proposed transportation service, and if the department concludes, after investigation, that the request represents a true need or is in the public interest. (2) The department shall cancel immediately any temporary authority granted under this section if the department determines that the temporary authority issued does not comply with requirements for grant of authority under ORS 825.110. (3) The department may not grant temporary authority under this section for an initial period of more than six months. (4) The department may renew temporary authority granted under this section one time for a period of not more than six months. (5) A person who is granted temporary authority under this section may apply for permanent authority to provide the transportation service after the expiration of the temporary authority by making application in the manner provided for application for permanent authority under this chapter. (6) A grant of temporary authority under this section does not establish any right to a grant of permanent authority under this chapter. [Formerly 767.167; 2009 c.433 §6; 2015 c.283 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 825.117 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.117 - Certificate for emergency transportation services.

(1) If any condition or emergency arises requiring relief in cases of general epidemic, pestilence or other calamitous visitation in the state or any community therein, wherein the public or community interest or the transportation of any persons or household goods requires, in the opinion of the Department of Transportation, the issuance of a certificate for emergency transportation services, the department may issue a certificate for emergency transportation services, the term of which shall be limited to a reasonable time to be determined by the department under the circumstances. (2) The department may issue a certificate for emergency transportation services donated for the benefit of a charitable organization, if the services are transportation of persons or household goods and the services are not of a type ordinarily required in the operation of the organization. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a certificate issued pursuant to this subsection shall be issued without charge to the applicant. As used in this subsection "charitable organization" means any person organized and existing for religious or medical purposes or any political subdivision of this state. (3) The emergency authority issued under this section does not convey any right to permanent authority and is not evidence of a need for permanent authority. [Formerly 767.170; 2009 c.433 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 825.125 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.125 - Applications for authority; rules.

The Department of Transportation shall prescribe forms of applications for certificates or permits for the use of applicants and shall make regulations for the filing thereof. [Formerly 767.125]
OR Rev Stat § 825.127 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.127 - Permit for local cartage of household goods.

The Department of Transportation may grant issuance of a permit to a for-hire carrier engaged in performing local cartage of household goods within areas designated by the department pursuant to ORS 825.240. [Formerly 767.145; 2009 c.433 §8]
OR Rev Stat § 825.129 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.129 - Legal status of certificates.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law, no certificate issued under this chapter, or any prior law, shall be assigned or otherwise transferred except as provided in ORS 825.110. (2) No such certificate shall be construed to be a franchise or irrevocable or exclusive or to possess value for ratemaking purposes. However, upon the death of an individual holding a certificate: (a) If the estate of such individual is admitted to probate, the executor or personal representative may continue the operation thereunder, for the purpose of transferring the certificate, for a period not to exceed two years from the date of death; or (b) If the estate of such individual is not probated, all the heirs of the deceased holder of the certificate may file with the Department of Transportation an application for the transfer of the certificate together with an affidavit signed by the heirs stating the name of the person to whom the certificate is to be transferred. If any heir has not reached the age of majority or is otherwise legally incapacitated, the heir’s parent or guardian shall sign for the heir. The affidavit shall be on a form prescribed and furnished by the department. Subject to the provisions of ORS 825.135, the department shall transfer the certificate to the person named as transferee in the affidavit. (3) In determining the scope of authority to be transferred under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall consider, as evidence of past use under the certificate, only the services furnished during the two-year period immediately preceding the death of the certificate holder. (4) If an application under subsection (2) of this section for the transfer of the certificate is not filed within 18 months of the date of death, and if such certificate is not transferred within two years of the date of death, the certificate shall be deemed automatically revoked. [Formerly 767.186; 1997 c.275 §36]
OR Rev Stat § 825.139 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.139 - Suspension or cancellation of authority for tax delinquency or failure to file bond; notice; hearings.

(1) A certificate or permit is subject to suspension or cancellation, if the holder thereof: (a) Is delinquent in reporting or paying any fees, taxes or penalties due the Department of Transportation, whether imposed under this chapter or under ORS chapter 826; or (b) Has refused or failed, within the time provided, to file a deposit or bond requested under ORS 825.506. (2) A written 10-day notice of suspension shall be given to the certificate or permit holder and unless a hearing is requested within such time, the certificate or permit shall be deemed suspended without further notice or hearing until the report, payment, bond or deposit is filed with the department. (3) Upon a written 10-day notice by the department, a certificate or permit may be suspended or canceled for any of the reasons set forth in subsection (1) of this section. If the certificate or permit is suspended, the filing of the report, payment, bond or deposit will not reinstate the authority until the suspension period has expired, except on order of the department. [Formerly 767.786; 1997 c.275 §38; 2001 c.567 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 825.141 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.141 - Reinstatement fee after suspension of authority.

In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, a carrier whose operating authority has been suspended shall pay a reinstatement fee of $25 to the Department of Transportation before the operating authority may be reinstated, plus $5 for each vehicle issued a weight identifier under ORS 825.450, and shall demonstrate operational activity at the time of reinstatement. [Formerly 767.797; 2001 c.567 §3; 2019 c.491 §50]
OR Rev Stat § 825.160 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.160 - Liability insurance of carriers.

(1) A person may not operate as a motor carrier on public highways of this state until the person has in effect a policy of public liability and property damage insurance. (2) Insurance required under this section shall be provided at minimum limits the Department of Transportation by rule may prescribe, and upon such terms, conditions and provisions as the department may determine to be necessary for the reasonable indemnification of the patrons of the applicant and of the public against damage and injury for which the applicant may be liable by reason of the operation of any motor vehicle. However, the insurance policy required of a carrier or persons engaged solely in interstate commerce need not provide for the protection of their patrons. (3) In fixing the amount of the insurance policy the Department of Transportation shall give due consideration to the character and amount of traffic, the number of persons involved and the degree of danger which the proposed operation involves. [Formerly 767.195; 2007 c.465 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 825.162 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.162 - Cargo insurance.

(1) A certificate or permit may not be issued to any person to operate intrastate as a for-hire carrier of freight or express until the person has in effect cargo insurance in such penal sum as the Department of Transportation may deem necessary to protect adequately the interests of the public. This policy shall bind the assurer for loss of, or damage to, property carried in, upon or attached to the motor vehicles or other equipment operated by, for or under the control of the assured, or while in the care or custody of the assured. (2) The department may waive the requirement of cargo insurance for any carrier whose service is limited to commodities not subject to material damage or loss through ordinary transportation hazards. [Formerly 767.200; 2011 c.73 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 825.164 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation|Chapter 825 - Motor Carriers|Section 825.164 - Rules for compliance with ORS 825.160 and 825.162; notice prior to cancellation of insurance; suspension of authority when insurance inoperative.

(1) The Department of Transportation by rule shall establish a system for determining how motor carriers demonstrate compliance with the insurance requirements of ORS 825.160 and 825.162. The system may require certification of compliance by the carrier or the filing of a policy with the department and may require different acts of compliance based on class of carrier or experience. The system shall also specify what acts constitute failure to comply for purposes of revocation or suspension of the carrier’s authority. (2) An insurance policy furnished under ORS 825.160 or 825.162 may not be canceled or otherwise terminated at any time prior to its expiration until the entity that executed the policy has filed with the department a notice of cancellation as provided in the policy. The cancellation is effective not less than 30 days from the date of receipt, and no agreement between the parties thereto shall operate to avoid this restriction upon cancellation. (3) If any insurance policy required under ORS 825.160 or 825.162 becomes inoperative, the authority under the certificate or permit involved shall cease and be suspended insofar as it pertains to any affected vehicles until an insurance policy meeting the requirements of ORS 825.160 and 825.162 becomes effective and is accepted by the department. [Formerly 767.205; 2011 c.73 §2]