In the event of an emergency or other situation that impacts Oregon businesses and residents, OTA will post related information and links here. Information relevant to the trucking industry will be listed first.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Developments around the COVID-19 pandemic are changing quickly. We'll try to keep you updated on the latest as it comes in. If you have information to share, please send it to info@ortrucking.org.
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Federal Motor Carrier medical card waiver extended to Nov. 30, 2021: To ensure that Commercial Motor Vehicle drivers are able to operate during the COVID-19 response, the FMCSA will continue to offer extensions on Medical Examination Certificate requirements for commercial drivers whose MEC has recently expired. Read more
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FMCSA is extending the COVID-19 emergency declaration, which waives Part 395.3 (maximum driving time) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations for carriers providing emergency relief related to the pandemic. The declaration, which was set to expire Tuesday, Aug. 31, is now effective through Nov. 30.
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Gov. Brown has announced that starting Friday, August 27, masks will be required in most public outdoor settings, including at large outdoor events where physical distancing is not possible - regardless of vaccination status. The rule does not apply to "quick encounters" or outdoor gatherings at a private residence. There are other exceptions, as well. Read more
Links to additional information can be found below. If you have questions, please contact OTA for assistance: info@ortrucking.org or 503.513.0005.
