1. (1) The maximum length of any semitrailer or trailer in a truck-tractor with semitrailer and trailer or truck-tractor with semitrailer and semitrailer combination must not exceed 40 feet.
2. (2) The overall length of the combination is not restricted; however, the maximum dimension when measured from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer must not exceed those dimensions set forth in section (3) of this rule.

3. (3)

   1. (a) Provided the distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer does not exceed 60 feet, the combination of vehicles may operate over Group 1 highways. Group 1 highways are shown on Group Map 1, revised October 2023. Group Map 1 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit.
   2. (b) If the distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer is more than 60 feet but does not exceed 68 feet, the combination of vehicles may operate over those state highways listed in Code of Federal Regulations Title 23, Part 658, Appendix A, and are displayed on Route Map 7, Revised August 2023. Route Map 7 is by reference made part of Division 73 rules, and is available from the CCD Over-Dimension Permit Unit;
   3. (c) The distance from the front of the first semitrailer to the rear of the second semitrailer or trailer must not exceed 68 feet; and
   4. (d) The length of any load carried on the semitrailer or trailer of a truck-tractor with semitrailer and trailer or truck-tractor with semitrailer and semitrailer combination as described in this rule must not extend beyond the rear of the semitrailer or trailer by more than five feet.
4. (4) A permit is not required for the dimensions and routes authorized by this rule.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 810.050, 810.060 & 184.619

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 818.200 & 818.220

History

DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025
HWD 20-2020, minor correction filed 05/21/2020, effective 05/21/2020
HWD 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 5-27-11
HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05
TO 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-01
HWY 8-1997, f. & cert. ef. 8-26-97
HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95
HWY 4-1992, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-92
2HD 20-1983, f. & ef. 9-23-83