OAR 740-100-0015: Commercial Vehicle Inspector

(1) The Department may certify an individual as a commercial vehicle inspector pursuant to ORS 810.560 if the individual: (a) Is an employee of the Department and: (A) Successfully completes a commercial vehicle safety inspector training program administered by the Department; and (B) Annually performs the minimum number of North American Standard safety inspections as required by U.S. Department Of Transportation (USDOT); or (b) Is employed by an Executive Branch agency of state government, or is employed by an agency or party under contract with the Department to conduct commercial vehicle inspections and: (A) Successfully completes a commercial vehicle safety inspector training program administered by the Department; (B) Annually performs the minimum number of North American Standard safety inspections as required by USDOT; and (C) Has disclosed to the Department any pecuniary interest in, or current employment relationship with, a regulated motor carrier, and if requested by the Department, has divested of any such pecuniary interest or severed any such employment relationship. (2) A commercial vehicle inspector certification may be revoked by the Department if Department records or investigation indicates that the inspector: (a) No longer meets the criteria established in section (1) of this rule; (b) Has repeatedly failed, without adequate reason, to maintain annual equipment or driver out-of-service rates that are reasonably consistent with, or exceed, Oregon out-of-service averages; (c) Has failed to adhere to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan published by the Department; (d) Has failed to follow the guidelines regarding the Oregon Commercial Vehicle Inspection decal; or (e) Has committed malfeasance in the performance of official duties. (3) A commercial vehicle inspector who has had their certification revoked, may be re-certified only after Department approval.