Emergency Declaration and Suspension of Certain Motor Carrier Regulations in Response to Wildfire Activity in Oregon
Due to a critical statewide fire danger situation as declared in Governor Kotek’s July 16 Executive Order (EO 26-16), and pursuant to ORS 823.012, ODOT has issued an emergency hours of service waiver. Per 49 CFR 390.23(b), Parts 395.3 and 395.5 (hours of service regulations) shall not apply to a motor carrier or driver operating a commercial motor vehicle so long as the motor carrier or driver is providing direct assistance to this emergency. This waiver is effective immediately and lasts until 6pm PST, July 30, 2025.