October 2025 OVDA Newsletter

It is time again for spooky ghosts, for trick-or-treating, and fall celebrations. For Oregon dealers, it is time to push hard as we move towards the historically slower fall and winter season. In this month’s newsletter, we are going to touch on a few things that really impact dealers. The first two will be from the legislature and DMV,…

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Why Join the Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association?

As an Oregon vehicle dealer, joining the Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association (OVDA) is a strategic investment in your dealership’s success and the strength of our industry. Our annual membership is tailored specifically for Oregon dealers, offering exclusive benefits and robust advocacy to help your business thrive. Proven Impact: Keeping Dealerships Open During COVID During the COVID-19 pandemic, the OVDA…

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DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report

The Dealer Services Weekly Processing Report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services503-945-5479DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov

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DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report

This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this Weekly Processing Report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review the attached Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services503-945-5479DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov

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Administrative Rules: Proposed rulemaking for October 2025

Broadband Infrastructure on STIP ProjectsODOT is proposing to adopt rules to describe how ODOT will notify and coordinate with broadband providers when there are STIP projects that may have conduit trenches that could accommodate a provider’s broadband infrastructure.Rules to be adopted: 734-054-0005, 734-054-0010, 734-054-0015, 734-054-0020, 734-054-0025, 734-054-0030, 734-054-0035Virtual public hearing: October 15, 2025 9:00 AM. See notice for details.Last day for…

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DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report

This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this Weekly Processing Report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review the attached  Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services503-945-5479DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov

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OVDA Newsletter – 2025 Mid-Year Roundup

The Voice and Shield of Oregon’s Auto Dealers Member Dealers, It’s been a busy year. The 2025 legislative session was one of the most chaotic in recent memory, with more than 3,300 bills introduced—many with the potential to make running a business in Oregon more difficult. The good news: OVDA and our partners were there at every step. We…

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Oregon DMV announces changes to Commercial Driver’s License testing

Sept. 15, 2025 News media questions: Chris Crabb, chris.c.crabb@odot.oregon.gov, 971-304-9705 Customer questions: 503-945-5000, oregondmv.com SALEM – Truck drivers looking to obtain an Oregon Commercial Driver’s License, or CDL, need to be aware of some upcoming changes. Effective Oct. 1, there will be a new Commercial Driver Manual, updated CDL knowledge test questions and new CDL skills test material. Updates impact the scoresheet, vehicle…

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DMV Dealer Services Weekly Report

This report shows the status of transaction processing by Oregon DMV Dealer Services. Oregon DMV Dealer Services distributes this Weekly Processing Report each week. We hope you find this information helpful.  Please review the attached  Thank you, DMV Oregon Dealer Services503-945-5479DMVDealerServices@odot.oregon.gov

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