OLC Hands On Seminar
Update on Weight and Tie Down Regulations
Friday, February 22, 2008 - 10:30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2:30pm

The Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Truck Inspection seminar will demonstrate the new regulation & laws on trip inspections. Sue Combs and Ken Norwood will start the seminar by describing the process for truck inspections and the number of inspections made in Oregon. They will cover the following areas of concern and confusion; what has been confusing in the past and what is the difference between Federal and State Regulations. They will also talk about the number of States that have adopted Federal Regulations and is Oregon one of them? And where you can find the answers to "frequently asked questions", and the interpretations of these rules?

A low-bed will be on site with a piece of equipment on board. Sue and Ken will inspection regulations and much more need to know information. Proper record keeping for maintenance, log books and drivers license.

There will be opportunity for audience participation. Sue and Ken have the ability to adjust the seminar to suit those who are attending. This seminar will be presented by Ken Norwood, Compliance Specialist II and Susan Combs, Compliance Specialist II, both are with ODOT / MCTD Safety Enforcement in Springfield, Oregon.


Ken Norwood
Compliance Specialist II
ODOT/MCTD Safety Enforcement
Springfield, OR

Ken Norwood has served the citizens of Oregon for 16 years. He began his State Government career after retiring from the United States Marine Corps. Ken's first job was with the Oregon Public Utility Commission as a mail room clerk. He subsequently worked several years as a Registration Analyst. In January of 1996, Ken accepted his current position with the Safety Enforcement unit of the Motor Carrier Transportation Division.


Susan Combs
Compliance Specialist II
ODOT/MCTD Safety Enforcement
Springfield, OR

Susan Combs has 23 years of service with the Oregon Department of Transportation. In 1984, she began her career as an Auto Service Worker with Fleet Management in Salem, OR. Susan then accepted a position as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer serving in Ashland, OR from 1986 until September 1989. In 1998, she was promoted to her current position as a Compliance Specialist with the Motor Carrier Safety Enforcement unit. Susan has served in the Eugene/Springfield region since May 2001.

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