Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 69. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS

CHAPTER 12. MOTOR CARRIERS

Part 3. Classification and Motor Carrier Certificates

Class A Motor Carrier Certificate

69-12-311. Class A motor carrier certificate. (1) (a) A Class A motor carrier may not transport persons for hire on any public highway in this state without obtaining, pursuant to this chapter, a certificate of compliance.

(b) A Class A motor carrier may not transport property or persons and property for hire on any public highway in this state without obtaining, pursuant to this chapter, a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

(2) A Class A motor carrier shall apply for a certificate, in writing, separately for each route. The application must be verified by the applicant and specify the following:

(a) the name and address of the applicant and its officers, if any;

(b) the public highway or highways and the fixed termini between the regular route or routes where the applicant intends to operate;

(c) a full and complete description of the character of the vehicle or vehicles to be used, including the seating capacity;

(d) the proposed time schedule;

(e) a proposed schedule of the tariff or rates to be charged;

(f) a complete and detailed description of the property proposed to be devoted to the public service;

(g) a detailed statement showing the assets and liabilities of the applicant; and

(h) other information required by the commission.

(3) The application must be accompanied by a filing fee to be set by rule of the commission.

History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 184, L. 1931; re-en. Sec. 3847.8, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 121, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 243, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 472, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 8-108; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 588, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 35, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 456, L. 2015.