Do pilot car operators have to be certified in Oregon?
Oregon does not require that people be certified to become a pilot car operator. Under Oregon administrative rules, OAR 734-082-0035 and 734-075-0035, pilot vehicles are considered to be under the direct control and supervision of the operator of the vehicle to which the over-dimension variance permit is issued. Those rules describe the type of vehicles that are authorized and the equipment requirements. In addition, there are 21 locations in Oregon, shown on Route Map 2, where carriers are instructed to stop traffic and straddle the center line at various tunnels and bridges. This allows a carrier the choice of using certified flaggers or perform a rolling stop using three pilot vehicles. To perform a rolling stop, pilot vehicles must be certified in the rolling stop method. Rolling stop certification is offered through the Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. Call 503-316-3230 for more information. Division 82 — Variance Permits Issued for Non-Divisible Loads: http://arcweb
