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Media contact: Chris Crabb,\u00a0chris.c.crabb@odot.oregon.gov<\/a>, 971-304-9705<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dec. 12, 2025<\/strong>

SALEM <\/strong>\u2013 The Oregon Department of Transportation announced changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, that will impact trucking companies and carriers in the state. Changes include increased fines and expansion of the law for transportation of household goods and discontinuation of the Trusted Carrier Partner Program.

Increased fines for household goods moving companies<\/strong>

Transportation of household goods<\/a>\u00a0in Oregon is an industry heavily regulated by ODOT\u2019s\u00a0Commerce and Compliance Division<\/a>\u00a0to protect Oregonians\u2019 personal safety and belongings. Currently, a moving company found operating without a certificate in Oregon receives a $1,000 fine.\u00a0Senate Bill 839<\/a>\u00a0raises the fine to $3,000 and expands the law to also include offering, advertising or transporting without a certificate.\u201cODOT\u2019s certification process involves background checks and adherence to approved rates and procedures to protect Oregonians from\u00a0deceitful and unsafe practices, like charging too much, damaging items or stealing belongings,\u201d said ODOT Commerce and Compliance Division Investigation and Compliance Manager Leah Cisneros. \u201cWe strongly recommend checking our website before hiring a moving company to make sure the company is ODOT certified.\u201d

Discontinuation of Trusted Carrier Partner Program<\/strong>\"ODOT

Effective Jan. 1, 2026, ODOT\u2019s\u00a0Trusted Carrier Partner Program<\/a>\u00a0will be officially discontinued due to budget reductions. The Trusted Carrier Partner Program is a way for motor carriers to display their commitment to excellence based on their operational history. Carriers that request participation, and meet the requirements of the program, receive a Trusted Carrier Partner plate to display on the front of each qualifying vehicle, in addition to the carrier\u2019s standard license plate. Benefits include weigh station preclearance privileges, waiver of bond requirement, and only being subject to probable cause safety inspections and safety compliance reviews.Trusted Carrier Partner plates previously issued under the program do not need to be removed or returned. However, any Trusted Carrier Partner plates that remain on vehicles will hold no operational meaning or benefits on or after Jan. 1, 2026.ODOT\u2019s Commerce and Compliance Division is responsible for commercial vehicle safety, registration and tax collection, as well as overseeing the safety and compliance of Oregon’s rail systems. The division enforces regulations on trucks and buses, collects fees like weight-mile tax, and ensures the safety of railroad tracks, equipment and light rail operations.<\/td><\/tr>
For help determining authorized alternate routes, contact the agency\u2019s Over Dimension Permit Unit, (503) 373-0000, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. For current\u00a0construction and travel information, visit\u00a0www.tripcheck.com<\/a>\u00a0or dial 511.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Media contact: Chris Crabb,\u00a0chris.c.crabb@odot.oregon.gov, 971-304-9705 Dec. 12, 2025 SALEM \u2013 The Oregon Department of Transportation announced changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, that will impact trucking companies and carriers in the state. Changes include increased fines and expansion of the law for transportation of household goods and discontinuation of the Trusted Carrier Partner Program. Increased fines for household goods moving companies Transportation of household goods\u00a0in Oregon is an industry heavily regulated by ODOT\u2019s\u00a0Commerce and Compliance Division\u00a0to protect Oregonians\u2019 personal safety and belongings. Currently, a moving company found operating without a certificate in Oregon receives a $1,000 fine.\u00a0Senate Bill 839\u00a0raises the… <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"mb":[],"yoast_head":"\nODOT announced changes impacting trucking companies and carriers in Oregon effective Jan. 1, 2026 - Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ordealers.net\/?p=30216\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"ODOT announced changes impacting trucking companies and carriers in Oregon effective Jan. 1, 2026 - Oregon Vehicle Dealer Association\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Media contact: Chris Crabb,\u00a0chris.c.crabb@odot.oregon.gov, 971-304-9705 Dec. 12, 2025 SALEM \u2013 The Oregon Department of Transportation announced changes taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, that will impact trucking companies and carriers in the state. 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