ORS 822.213: Transporting property for hire.

(1) In addition to the privileges described under ORS 822.210, the holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 may use a tow vehicle to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 if:

      (a) The tow vehicle is used primarily for the purposes described in ORS 822.210 in a manner specified by the department by rule;

      (b) The tow vehicle has a combined weight of 26,001 pounds or more;

      (c) The holder of the towing business certificate has submitted a declaration of weight under ORS 803.435 and has registered the tow vehicle under ORS 803.420 (14)(a); and

      (d) The holder of the towing business certificate operates in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 825.

      (2) A tow vehicle that is used to transport property for hire other than as described in ORS 822.210 is subject to the weight-mile tax imposed under ORS 825.474.