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​Does it matter if I want to haul property in a light truck?

Regardless of whether they are using light of heavy vehicles, motor carriers hauling for-hire need to get a permit to operate. An Oregon Class 1A Permit authorizes haulting property, except for household goods. An Oregon Intrastate Certificate authorizes hauling household goods.


Weight-Mile Tax
The weight-mile tax applies to vehicles in commercial operations on public roads within Oregon with a registered weight over 26,000 pounds.

Motor carriers:
  • With established accounts must enroll all weight-mile tax qualified vehicles under the account and pay the weight-mile tax on a tax report.
  • Without an established account must purchase and carry a temporary pass, and be able to produce a legible paper or electronic copy.
  • Are responsible for all tax enrolled vehicles under the account, including leased or rented vehicles.




What are the requirements to start a trucking company in Oregon?

​Requirements​ for a new trucking company include establishing an account with the Oregon DOT, Commerce and Compliance Division.


To register a truck to operate only within Oregon, the carrier completes an Oregon Commercial Registration Application -- Form 735-9691. 

To register a truck to also operate in other states and Canada, the carrier completes an Oregon Application for IRP and/or IFTA International Registration Plan - Schedule A International Fuel Tax Agreement-License Application -- Form 735-9908.

To haul for-hire from point to point within Oregon, the carrier completes an Application for Class 1A Permit -- Form 735-9745.

Regardless of the type of operation, an intrastate carrier is required to have proof of insurance on file with the Commerce and Compliance Division, required to belong to a drug and alcohol testing consortium, and required to file a highway-use tax bond or cash deposit. Visit the Division's Registration page for more about insurance and bonds. Visit the Division's Safety page for more about drug and alcohol testing. Interstate carriers are governed by U.S. DOT regulations regarding insurance. Review 49 CFR Part 387 for the Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers.

To apply for a U.S. DOT number and an MC interstate authority number, the carrier contacts the U.S. DOT. This can be done online at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Registration Web site. For more information, visit the FMCSA home site www.fmcsa.dot.gov or call the Oregon Division office in Salem at 503-399-5775.

If the carrier is a corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or it's operating under an assumed business name, the carrier contacts the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. Visit the Division's Central Business Registry or contact the Oregon Corporation Division  by mail to 255 Capitol Street NE, Suite 151, Salem OR 97310-0210, or call 503-986-2200.

For more about Oregon registration requirements, visit the Motor Carrier Division's Web site for its Motor Carrier Education program Web site. Other information, including registration forms can be found at the Oregon Trucking Online site -- www.oregontruckingonline.com

Also, contact a registration analyst 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 503-378-6699.


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​What is weight-mile tax?

Weight-mile tax is a tax that commercial vehicles pay. Oregon law requires motor carriers operating vehicles in commercial operations on public roads within Oregon, and with a gross weight over 26,000 pounds, to report and pay highway-use taxes. ODOT requires that you file reports if you have Oregon DOT plates or Oregon Weight Receipt and Tax Identifiers, even if you do not owe tax. ODOT may suspend your account if you fail to file the required reports.

Who needs an over-dimension permit?
Truckers will need an over-dimension variance permit whenever their vehicle combination exceeds maximum size and/or weight limits. A permit is needed to haul any single, non-divisible load for which any one of the following conditions apply:
  • Width of the load or hauling equipment exceeds 8 feet 6 inches 
  • Height of vehicle or vehicle combination and load exceeds 14 feet
  • Vehicle and/or combination length exceeds those authorized on Group Map 1 and Route Map 7. 
    • Front overhang exceeds 4 feet beyond the front bumper of the vehicle 
      • Load greater than 40 feet, exceeding 5 feet beyond the end of the semi-trailer
  • Load length 40 feet or less, as long as rear overhang does not exceed 1/3 of the wheelbase of the combination, trailer length does not exceed 40 feet, and overall length (including rear overhang) does not exceed 60 feet
  • Gross combination weight exceeds 80,000 pounds
  • Any single axle weight exceeds 20,000 pounds 
  • Any tandem axle weight exceeds 34,000 pounds
  • Gross weight of a group of axles exceeds those set forth in the legal weight table shown on Permit Weight Table 1

The Motor Carrier Transportation Division (MCTD) issues single-trip and annual variance permits for overweight, overheight, overwidth, overlength, and other unusual truck loads. The permits include routing plans, road restriction information, pilot vehicle requirements, and other permit conditions. Permit routing covers state and federal highways. They can also cover county roads, with county approval.