The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division on Monday released a revised industry notice saying motor carriers could be required to carry comp coverage for drivers.
“If a business is a for-hire motor carrier, and the drivers do not have the right to possess, use and control their trucks for purposes other than providing the trucks to the business, then it may be required to provide workers’ compensation coverage,” the division’s notice says. “We recommend for-hire motor carriers in this situation discuss coverage needs with an insurance professional.”
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