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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…

How to Prepare for FMCSA’s New Registration System – Motus If you have a USDOT number or USDOT number with operating authority, it is recommended that you complete the following steps by May 14 to prepare for the launch of Motus, FMCSA’s new registration system. Log in to the FMCSA Portalto ensure your account is active.…

Redesigned Oregon Trucking Online (TOL) Launches April 21 ODOT’s Commerce & Compliance Division (CCD) will be launching a new modernized design of Oregon Trucking Online (TOL) on April 21, 2026. This new look and feel will bring an improved user experience that focuses on maximizing usability for all CCD customers. The responsive design will automatically adjust…

Comment Now: Draft Grant for Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV Charging Stations The ODOT Climate Office is planning a grant opportunity for public medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle charging stations on Interstates 5 and 84. A draft of the grant opportunity is now available and ODOT is looking for feedback from industry stakeholders before the final…

ODOT Roundabout Survey for Freight/Oversize Vehicles The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Safety and Mobility Policy Advisory Committee are seeking input from commercial drivers who have firsthand experience driving roundabouts on Oregon state highways. Commercial drivers may have different experiences with roundabouts on a daily basis or occasionally. Your feedback is important and will…

ATRI Launches Motor Carrier Survey on Telematics Uses and Benefits ATRI is inviting motor carriers to participate in a survey that will help identify industry telematics applications for data-driven performance metrics. This data collection is part of a study – Capitalizing on Telematics. The research will document current industry best practices and assess emerging capabilities…

CCD Webinars on the Oregon Trucking Online Redesign ODOT’s Commerce and Compliance Division will be launching a newly designed Oregon Trucking Online (TOL) in April. You can learn more about the project, as well as a walkthrough of the new, modern look and feel. See the website before it launches and get answers to any…

ATRI’s 2026 Top Truck Bottlenecks The American Transportation Research Institute released its 15th annual list highlighting the most congested bottlenecks for trucks in America, with the interchange of Interstate 294 and Interstates 290/88 in Chicago ranking as the most congested freight bottleneck in the country. Oregon is now home to THREE of the top 100…