Companies need a Class 1G Certificate of Authority, issued by the Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transportation Division, in order to transport household goods for-hire within Oregon. This service is subject to state economic regulation governing entry into the business and the rates that are charged for service. The application process includes notifying existing household goods carriers because they have a right to protest the application and call for a hearing before an administrative law judge. The applicant would then be required to prove there is a public need for the proposed service. Motor Carrier Division staff at 503-378-5985 can help determine if a company needs a Certificate, or read more about this in the Application for Oregon Intrastate Certificate.
The regulation of intrastate household goods movers changes on October 1, 2009, the effective date of House Bill 2817 passed in the 2009 Legislative Session. Beginning then it will be easier for a person to become an intrastate mover. An applicant for new household goods moving authority, or extension and transfer of existing authority, must only show theyýre fit, willing, and able to perform the service, theyýre insured and operating safe vehicles, the service will not damage highways or endanger others, and theyýll charge rates approved by the Oregon DOT. Existing authorized movers cannot protest an application and require a hearing to determine if thereýs a need for an applicantýs service.
Visit the ODOT Motor Carrier Transportation Division Web site for information about trucking in Oregon. Oregon-based companies receiving a certificate or permit for the first time are given a packet of information about motor carrier regulations, including those related to safety, highway-use tax, insurance, and vehicle size and weight. Oregon law requires that new companies participate in this "Motor Carrier Education Program" shortly after receiving a certificate or permit. Call the Motor Carrier Transportation Division (MCTD) at 503-378-6963, or visit a New Carrier Education Web page to access the information presented through this program.
Applicants for a Certificate to haul household goods for-hire within Oregon will need to describe the territory they propose to serve, or the particular type of service they propose to provide, and submit statements from shippers who support the application. The statements should be reasonably related to the scope of the operating authority requested. Generally, service proposed to high population or broad geographical areas will require relatively more supporting statements than limited operations. Applicants are also required to submit a financial statement detailing assets, liabilities, and net worth.
If an application is granted, the company will be required to file a proposed tariff containing rates, rules, and regulations. There are three ways to meet tariff requirements: (1) Become a party to an existing published rate tariff, (2) Have a tariff bureau or publishing agent publish an individual tariff, or (3) Submit an individual tariff meeting ODOT requirements.
Applicants seeking a Certificate of Authority to haul household goods in Oregon may want to consult an attorney familiar with transportation law. For references to qualified attorneys, contact the Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at 800-452-7636.
The regulation of intrastate household goods movers changes on October 1, 2009, the effective date of House Bill 2817 passed in the 2009 Legislative Session. Beginning then it will be easier for a person to become an intrastate mover. An applicant for new household goods moving authority, or extension and transfer of existing authority, must only show theyýre fit, willing, and able to perform the service, theyýre insured and operating safe vehicles, the service will not damage highways or endanger others, and theyýll charge rates approved by the Oregon DOT. Existing authorized movers cannot protest an application and require a hearing to determine if thereýs a need for an applicantýs service.
Additional Information:
Contact Motor Carrier Transportation Division staff at 503-378-5985 for more information. Also, check a Consumer Guide to Moving, which includes a list of authorized full-service movers and authorized pack and loaders.
Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
