Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 825.302 (2026)

Service of process on nonresident carrier by serving the department

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      825.302 Service of process on nonresident carrier by serving the department. (1) The Department of Transportation is the true and lawful attorney upon whom all process, summons or notices in any action, suit or proceeding against each motor carrier residing or having its principal place of business outside this state may be served, when such action, suit or proceeding is caused by or relates to the operation of motor vehicles of or by such carrier within the state.

      (2) The service of process, summons or notice upon such carrier may be made by leaving a copy thereof, together with a copy of the complaint or order, in the office of the department. The department shall forthwith notify such carrier of such service by letter directed to it at its residence or place of business as shown by the records of the department. [Formerly 767.495]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2014–2023 · leading case: Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Antti, 998 F. Supp. 2d 968 (D. Or. 2014).
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Antti, 998 F. Supp. 2d 968 (D. Or. 2014). · cites it 3× “at § 825.302(b); see also id. at § 825.303(a) (notice of unforeseeable leave may generally be practicable “within the time prescribed by the employer’s usual and customary notice requirements applicable to such leave”).”
Munger v. Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, Inc. (D. Or. 2021). “Sections 825.302 and 825.303 reflected an intention that “the usual and customary requirements an employer may enforce in the FMLA context are those generally applicable to other forms of leave.”
Hanson v. State of Oregon, Legislative Assembly (D. Or. 2023). “§ 825.302(c). This is particularly true for medical conditions, for which “the employer may find it necessary to inquire further to determine if the leave is because of a serious health condition and may request medical certification to support the need for such leave.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 825.302(b) — 1 case
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Antti, 998 F. Supp. 2d 968 (D. Or. 2014). “at § 825.302(b); see also id. at § 825.303(a) (notice of unforeseeable leave may generally be practicable “within the time prescribed by the employer’s usual and customary notice requirements applicable to such leave”).”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 825.302(c) — 2 cases
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Antti, 998 F. Supp. 2d 968 (D. Or. 2014). “at § 825.302(b); see also id. at § 825.303(a) (notice of unforeseeable leave may generally be practicable “within the time prescribed by the employer’s usual and customary notice requirements applicable to such leave”).”
Hanson v. State of Oregon, Legislative Assembly (D. Or. 2023). “§ 825.302(c). This is particularly true for medical conditions, for which “the employer may find it necessary to inquire further to determine if the leave is because of a serious health condition and may request medical certification to support the need for such leave.”
— Or. Rev. Stat. § 825.302(e) — 1 case
Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc. v. Antti, 998 F. Supp. 2d 968 (D. Or. 2014). “at § 825.302(b); see also id. at § 825.303(a) (notice of unforeseeable leave may generally be practicable “within the time prescribed by the employer’s usual and customary notice requirements applicable to such leave”).”
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