OAR 740-100-0015
Commercial Vehicle Inspector
(1)
The Department may certify an individual as a commercial vehicle inspector pursuant to ORS 810.560 (Certification and training of commercial vehicle inspectors) if the individual:(a)
Is an employee of the Department and:(A)
Successfully completes a commercial vehicle safety inspector training program administered by the Department; and(B)
Annually performs the minimum number of North American Standard safety inspections as required by U.S. Department Of Transportation (USDOT); or(b)
Is employed by an Executive Branch agency of state government, or is employed by an agency or party under contract with the Department to conduct commercial vehicle inspections and:(A)
Successfully completes a commercial vehicle safety inspector training program administered by the Department;(B)
Annually performs the minimum number of North American Standard safety inspections as required by USDOT; and(C)
Has disclosed to the Department any pecuniary interest in, or current employment relationship with, a regulated motor carrier, and if requested by the Department, has divested of any such pecuniary interest or severed any such employment relationship.(2)
A commercial vehicle inspector certification may be revoked by the Department if Department records or investigation indicates that the inspector:(a)
No longer meets the criteria established in section (1) of this rule;(b)
Has repeatedly failed, without adequate reason, to maintain annual equipment or driver out-of-service rates that are reasonably consistent with, or exceed, Oregon out-of-service averages;(c)
Has failed to adhere to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan published by the Department;(d)
Has failed to follow the guidelines regarding the Oregon Commercial Vehicle Inspection decal; or(e)
Has committed malfeasance in the performance of official duties.(3)
A commercial vehicle inspector who has had their certification revoked, may be re-certified only after Department approval.
Source:
Rule 740-100-0015 — Commercial Vehicle Inspector, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=740-100-0015
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