Oregon News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Oregon Alerts Portland-Area Truckers About Diesel Retrofit Law

Oregon officials are reminding some owners of medium- and heavy-duty trucks using engines made in 1996 or older to get a diesel retrofit by Jan. 1.

June 14, 2022
Government, Business

Oregon Transportation Commission Approves Program to Address Freight Issues

The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved the Enhance Highway Discretionary Program, which is meant to specifically address congestion and freight mobility issues.

March 22, 2021
Government, Business, Fuel

Oregon DOT Surveys Drivers Ahead of Local Road Usage Pilot

The Oregon Department of Transportation is in the process of determining whether interested Portland-area drivers are eligible to participate in a road usage pilot program.

January 22, 2021
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Oregon Commission Approves $2.2 Billion for Transportation Improvement Program

The Oregon Transportation Commission approved an initial plan to invest approximately $2.2 billion in future projects through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

December 28, 2020
Government, Business

Comments to Oregon DOT Reveal Concerns Over I-205 Tolls

As part of its study on the potential of tolls in the Portland area, the Oregon Department of Transportation will consider 4,644 public comments, the majority of which express opposition to the tolls.

December 8, 2020
Government, Safety

FHWA Issues Emergency Funding for Fire-Ravaged States

The Federal Highway Administration has directed funding to assist with repairing infrastructure that has been damaged by wildfires in Oregon and California.

September 17, 2020
Government, Business

Oregon DOT Surveys Public on I-205 Tolls

The Oregon Department of Transportation is accepting public comment on the potential use of tolls on a portion of Interstate 205.

August 7, 2020
Business, Equipment

TEC Equipment Announces New Oregon Dealership

TEC Equipment announced the opening of a truck and trailer dealership in Redmond, Ore., on Jan. 20.

January 24, 2020
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Oregon DOT Appoints Leaders for Office on Mobility, Project Delivery

The Oregon Department of Transportation has announced three leaders to steer its newly formed Office of Urban Mobility and Mega Project Delivery.

January 10, 2020
Government

Oregon DOT Launches Education Campaign on Transportation Funding

The Oregon Department of Transportation on Aug. 6 launched Keep Oregon Connected to educate the public on transportation funding needs.

August 8, 2019