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.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 740-100-0015’s source at or​.us