Putting the brakes on human trafficking

Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 01/05/2026 09:30 AM PSTHaving trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.News ReleaseAn ODOT variable message sign raises awareness of Human Trafficking Prevention MonthPutting the brakes on human trafficking.ODOT uses education and awareness to prevent, report traffickingJan. 5, 2026 Media contact: Chris Crabb, chris.c.crabb@odot.oregon.gov, 971-304-9705SALEM – The Oregon Department of Transportation…

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OVDA Newsletter – December 2025

2025 Year in Review for Dealers 2025 has been a year. One of up’s and downs, we’ve heard you. Margin & regulatory struggles, successes in other areas. We are down in the trenches just like each and every one of you and are living the same truth. Jan. 1, 2026 HB 3178 takes effect, changing the funding timeline from…

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Important for your Protection!

Christa Froman September 6th 2024 Please ensure that moving forward, a copy of the buyer’s government-issued driver’s license or ID is obtained with every transaction. This is an absolute way to verify who you are selling to. It is your right as a dealer in the state of Oregon! If, you have any questions PLEASE, give me a call….

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A Dealer Owns OVDA?

A Dealer owns Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association? Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association, OVDA, is an association built by, owned by, and run by automotive dealers. Even our staff have worked at dealerships in various roles. This is critically important because the only people who know the industry well enough to educate dealers, to participate in discussions about the industry are…

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