Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Transportation

HazMat Transport in Oregon

ODOT Commerce and Compliance Division adopts FMSCR Part 397 — Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules to regulate the transportation of hazardous materials by both carriers and shippers in Oregon.

Need more information?
Visit the U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration website.

Prohibited Routes for Hazardous Materials — Portland Area

More information about motor carrier responsibility for routing is found in FMCSR Part 397.67.

Radioactive Materials

Motor carriers transporting radioactive materials in and through Oregon are subject to all related safety laws of the U.S. DOT, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Oregon Department of Energy.

Oregon Rules for Transporting RAM

OAR Division 60 — Transportation of Radioactive Materials.
o Permit requirements are outlined in OAR 345-060-004.
o Permit fees are in OAR 345-060-006.
Oregon RAM Transport Permit Application (form 9699).
Oregon Radioactive Materials Shipment Report.

Carriers Hauling Spent Fuel and Highway Route Controlled Quantities

A minimum of 48 hour notice must be provided to the ODOT Commerce and Compliance Division, Safety Technical Services.
If it is not possible to meet the 48-hour requirement, notice must be made immediately by phone or no later than the next working day.
Carriers must also report route changes, shipment cancellations or schedule changes if an inspection is required and the carrier will arrive at the inspection site two or more hours early or late.