The Federal Highway Administration determines Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations are Specialized Equipment as provided by 23 Code of Federal Regulations 658.13(e)(iii).

1. (1) A Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combination or a Drive-away saddlemount with fullmount vehicle transporter may operate without permit on National Network Highways with an overall length limit of 97 feet.
2. (2) All Drive-away saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations must comply with all applicable safety regulations of 49 Code of Federal Regulations 393.71.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 810.050, 810.060, 184.619, 818.200 & 818.220

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 818.030, 818.200 & 818.220

History

DOD 1-2025, amend filed 03/13/2025, effective 03/13/2025
HWD 11-2005, f. & cert. ef. 12-14-05
HWD 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-18-05
HWY 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 9-18-95