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Application Period Open: Oregon DEQ 2026 Diesel Mitigation & Infrastructure Grants Diesel fleet and equipment owners can now apply for a variety of reimbursement grants to support efforts to reduce emissions across the state under Oregon DEQ’s 2026 Diesel Emissions Mitigation and Zero-Emissions Infrastructure Funding programs. Available grants include: Diesel Emissions Mitigation Grants and Federal…

UPDATED SEPT. 10: FMCSA Extends Wildfire Waiver Extension UPDATED SEPTEMBER 10: The hours of service wildfire waiver has been extended through FMCSA for another 30 days. Due to ongoing active wildfires, the State of Oregon, on September 2, 2026, requested FMCSA again extend the emergency regulatory relief. Because emergency conditions have not abated, FMCSA is…

Take the 2026 Top Industry Issues Survey   Since 2005, ATRI’s Top Industry Issues Survey has served as a unique and vital tool for the trucking industry. Just a few minutes of your time will provide valuable information to ensure the long-term health of the industry. Make your voice heard by using the QR code…

Share Your Oregon Transportation Priorities Gov. Tina Kotek’s Rebuilding Transportation Vision Workgroup has launched a public survey to hear directly from Oregonians about their priorities for Oregon’s transportation system. The survey will be available until 6 p.m., Sept. 10. Feedback from the survey will help inform the upcoming recommendations from the Workgroup that will be delivered to the governor in December.  The brief survey includes the following questions:   What…

Oregon Extends Temporary Change to Summertime Fuel Requirements The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the temporary change to the state’s motor vehicle fuel standards to remain aligned with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency fuel waiver. It has now been extended through Sept. 15, 2026. The original order was signed by Oregon DEQ…

Motor Carriers: Participate in Study Assessing the Potential Safety Benefits of Driver-Facing Cameras The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has called on motor carriers to participate in its Safety Impacts of In-Cab Monitoring research, which will assess how driver-facing cameras (DFCs) can positively impact safety and operational metrics. Motor carriers are invited to participate by Friday,…

Emergency Declaration and Suspension of HOS Regulations in Response to Wildfire Activity in Oregon Due to critical statewide fire danger as declared in Governor Kotek’s June 15 Executive Order (EO 26-10), and pursuant to ORS 823.012, ODOT Interim Director Lisa Sumption has issued an emergency waiver (ODOT EW 26-01). Per 49 CFR 390.23(b), Parts 395.3…

ATRI Seeks Insight on Adoption of Onboard Safety Technologies The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is conducting a follow-up survey to motor carriers and truck drivers on adoption levels and user perspectives for onboard safety technologies. The research is part of the ongoing TechCelerate program, which is sponsored by FMCSA. The TechCelerate research team includes ATRI, ATA’s…

ATRI Seeks Input on Scale of Unauthorized Cabotage While B-1 visa-holders are generally allowed to make one pick-up or delivery in the U.S., anecdotal evidence indicates that some foreign truck drivers actively conduct new business throughout the U.S. and beyond the border commercial zones, which is prohibited by federal law. Known as “cabotage,” ATRI’s Research…

DEQ: Temporary Change to Oregon’s Summertime Fuel Requirements DEQ’s policy and rulemaking board approved a temporary change to Oregon’s motor vehicle fuel standards. The action follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s nationwide emergency fuel waiver and provides clarity to fuel suppliers; helps prevent potential fuel supply disruptions; and allows the sale of E15 gasoline during…