Trucking companies obtain an over-dimension variance permit when their truck and/or combination exceeds vehicle limits in Oregon law, ORS Chapter 818. The permits provide routing plans and restrictions for travel through the state.
One type of variance permit, a Continuous Operation Variance Permit (COVP), allows a company to operate an over-dimension truck on Oregon state highways, as well as certain county roads and Portland streets, on a continuous basis. The permits provide routing plans and other travel restrictions. Permits are available for 11 different kinds of over-dimension operations ' Extended Weight and/or Over Length, Heavy Haul Over-Width & Overweight 98,000 lbs., Unladen Heavy Haul Truck Tractor/Semitrailer w/Jeep and /or Booster, Overseas Container, Over-Width & Legal Weight 80,000 lbs., Heavy Haul Over-Width & Overweight 80,000 lbs., Heavy Haul Over-Width & Overweight 98,000 lbs., Truck Tractor w/Semitrailer 70/80, Long Logs, Poles & Pilings and Structural Members, and Manufactured Home, Mobile/Modular Units.
The Oregon Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Transportation Division, has enlisted four Permit Agents to issue these permits - Oregon Trucking Associations, A WorkSafe Service, Marion County Public Works Department, and Clackamas County Transportation Permits.
$8, plus up to $8 for each juridiction in which travel is authorized. Contact the COVP Agents for more information: Oregon Trucking Associations, 888-293-0005 Ext. 110 A Work Safe Service, 503-391-9363 Marion County Public Works Department, 503-584-7710 Clackamas County Transportation Permits, 503-650-3248
Trucks operating under over-dimension permits are required to follow certain conditions and observe special restrictions spelled out on attachments and maps that must be carried in the vehicle.
Additional Information:
For information about obtaining an over-dimension permit, please contact the ODOT Motor Carrier Transportation Division staff:
Single Trip Variance Permits Motor Carrier Transportation Division, Over-Dimension Permit Unit 550 Capitol Street NE, Salem OR Phone 503-373-0000 - Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
There are also four agents available to issue Continuous Operation Variance Permits, the annual variance permits that authorize travel on Oregon state highways as well as county roads and Portland streets.
Oregon Trucking Associations 4005 SE Naef Road, Portland OR 97267 Becky Meserve Phone: 888-293-0005, Ext. 110 ý Fax: 503-513-9541
A Work Safe Service 1696 Capitol Street NE, Salem OR 97301 Deb Bliven, Mike Bliven, Matt Bliven, Tish Nelson Phone: 503-391-9363 ý Fax: 503-316-9110
Marion County Public Works Department 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem OR 97305 Laura Renner Phone: 503-584-7710 ý Fax: 503-588-5102
Clackamas County Motor Carrier Division 902 Abernethy Road, Oregon City OR 97045 Debi Normand Truck Permits: 888-387-8259 Phone: 503-650-3248 ý Fax: 503-650-3219
Visit the Motor Carrier Transportation Division Web site for more information about Over-Dimension Permits.
Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
