Motor Carriers Laws

RS 45:163.1 Registration and supervision of interstate carriers. A. 1) a) For the purposes of this Section, motor carriers shall include: common carriers, contract carriers, and private carriers. b) Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, before any motor carrier engaged in interstate commerce shall operate, it sh… Last Modified: May 15, 2013 at 7:43…

RS 45:163 Powers of commission; rates; insurance policies or bonds. A. The commission has the power and authority necessary to supervise, govern, regulate, and control motor carriers, other than a contract carrier by bus, which transport household goods, passengers, or waste and to fix reasonable and just rates, fare… Last Modified: May 15, 2013 at…

RS 45:162 Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section except where a different meaning is expressly stated or clearly indicated by the context.1) “Car pool” means a mode of transportation provided in any motor vehicle… Last Modified: May 15, 2013 at…

RS 45:161 CHAPTER 4. MOTOR CARRIERS. Declaration of policy. The business of operating motor vehicles for hire as common or contract carriers of persons or household goods, waste, or any other classification of carriers, other than a contract carrier by bus, created by law for compensation upon the public… Last Modified: May 15, 2013 at…