Oregon Trucking Association

05/28/2026

DEQ: Temporary Change to Oregon’s Summertime Fuel Requirements

DEQ's policy and rulemaking board approved a temporary change to Oregon’s motor vehicle fuel standards. The action follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s nationwide emergency fuel waiver and provides clarity to fuel suppliers; helps prevent potential fuel supply disruptions; and allows the sale of E15 gasoline during the 2026 summer season. Furthermore, the EQC delegated authority to Oregon DEQ Director Leah Feldon to allow for timely adjustments, if appropriate, should the EPA extend, modify or end its waivers this summer.

On March 25, 2026, the EPA issued Clean Air Act waivers allowing gasoline blends with up to 15% ethanol, also known as E15, and higher Reid V***r Pressure levels.

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Today, upon request of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission, DEQ's policy and rulemaking board, approved a temporary change to Oregon’s motor vehicle fuel standards. The action follows the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s nationwide em...

05/27/2026

Congratulations again to all of the winners from the 2026 Oregon Truck Driving Championships! A special congratulations to Jeremy Kasitz from Old Dominion Freight Lines who was named this year's Grand Champion, placing first in the 4-axle category.

Other winners of note include:

Written Exam: Tim Melody, ABF Freight Systems
Pre-Trip: Paul Kershaw, WalMart Transportation
Rookie : Adam Kirschner, FedEx
Team: Old Dominion Freight Lines

Winners in each category can go on to represent Oregon at the National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh, PA, August 11-14, 2025.

05/25/2026

Service doesn’t stop at the uniform.

This Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month, we’re grateful for the veterans who continue serving as professional drivers and industry leaders. Thank you for keeping America moving.

05/23/2026

We ❤️ hearing the history of our members!

05/23/2026

Congratulations to all of the winners from this year's Oregon Truck Driving Championships, especially to this year's Grand Champion, Jeremy Kasitz from Old Dominion Freight Line.

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's TDC and made it such a special event for our drivers and their families!

05/19/2026

"North American Class 8 truck orders posted a third consecutive month of triple-digit percentage increases in April."

Mack's Jonathan Randall noted that improving freight rates, tightening capacity and recovering freight demand continue to support order strength.

05/18/2026

‼️📢 Access to Safe, Accessible Transportation—Industry Feedback Needed! 📢‼️

Policies, even as they pertain to transportation, can sometimes be created in a bubble. OTA encourages our members to pop that bubble and respond to ODOT’s latest survey asking for feedback on how they track progress to improve access to safe, accessible transportation. Specifically, ODOT is updating the metrics used to track progress towards a goal in the Oregon Transportation Plan.

The survey closes June 26, 2026.

Give feedback on our transportation safety and access metrics Oregon Department of Transportation sent this bulletin at 05/11/2026 07:50 AM PDT Oregon Transportation Plan Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. We’d like feedback on how we track progress to improve access to safe...

05/17/2026

The state’s truck driving contest took over a North Portland parking lot Saturday, where drivers were tested on their skills behind the wheel.

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Thank you to Nicole Uhlenkamp from RWC Group and John Barnes from TEC Equipment for donating raffle items for the Oregon Truck Driving Championships! Don't forget to join us TOMORROW, MAY 16 at FedEx Freight in Portland for this annual driver competition!