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Updated: 4/23/2008
Description: Oregon-based trucking companies complete a Commercial Truck Registration form to register trucks that will operate within Oregon only, or to correct, change, and renew the registration of these trucks. They complete this form to obtain (1) an Oregon Commercial truck license plate, a Weight Receipt and Tax Identifier paper credential, and a registration cab card, (2) an Amended Weight Receipt for trucks already registered and/or an amended cab card, or (3) new validating stickers for an Oregon Commercial truck plate, renewed Weight Receipt and Tax Identifier, and renewed cab card.
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 825.454
OAR 740-35
Duration: renewed yearly or when truck registration changes
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  $2.50 - Commercial truck license plate and registration cab card
$2.50 - One additional Commercial plate, if needed
$8 - Weight Receipt and Tax Identifier credential
Oregon Truck Registration Fees
Responsible Agency: ODOT - Motor Carrier Division
Fee Exemptions: N/A
Continuing Ed Requirements: 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.
Bonding Requirements: See surety bond/deposit rules - OAR Chapter 740, Division 40
Insurance Requirements: Liability - minimum $750,000 per accident.Cargo - minimum $10,000, if required.See insurance rules - OAR Chapter 740, Division 40
Prerequisites: This application is completed by a motor carrier who has established an account in Oregon. See Motor Carrier Registration.
Service Links:  Commercial (Allocated) Truck Registration
contact Agency Contact Information
Required Documentation:
  • Oregon file number
  • Business name, address, phone number
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  • Vehicle unit number
  • Oregon registered weight
  • Empty weight
  • Declared weight (highest weight at which truck or truck combination will operate in Oregon)
  • Additional Information: For information, please contact the ODOT Motor Carrier Transportation Division:

    Motor Carrier Services / Offices & Staff

    Salem Headquarters - Motor Carrier Transportation Division
    550 Capitol Street NE, Salem OR 97301-2530
    Call: 503-378-6699
    Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday
    Phone Service Center Open 24 hours / 7 days - 503-378-6699


    Field Offices:

    Ashland Port of Entry, NB I-5, California border
    PO Box 666, Ashland, OR 97520-0023
    Call: 541-776-6117
    Registration Desk Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

    Farewell Bend Port of Entry, WB I-84, Idaho border
    5920 Highway 30, Huntington OR 97907-9707
    Call: 541-869-2293
    Registration Desk Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mountain Time), Monday - Friday

    Portland Bridge Office, I-5, Oregon/Washington border
    12348 N Center Avenue, Portland OR 97217-7871
    Call: 971-673-5900
    Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

    Umatilla Port of Entry, SB I-82, Washington border
    1801 SW Highway 730 East, Umatilla OR 97882-0770
    Call: 541-922-3761
    Registration Desk Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday


    Visit the ODOT Motor Carrier Division Web site for more about trucking in Oregon.

      Agency Information
    Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
    Agency Name: ODOT - Motor Carrier Division
    E-mail Address: James.H.Brock@state.or.us
    Phone: 503-378-5849
    Mail Address: Motor Carrier Transportation Division
    550 Capitol Street NE
    Salem, OR 97301 - 2530
    Website Information: http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/MCT

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