Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 81 Transportation - Chapter 81.80 Motor Freight Carriers

81.80.010 Definitions
The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Person" includes an individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, company, or association or their lessees, ...

81.80.020 Declaration of policy
The business of operating as a motor carrier of freight for compensation along the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected ...

81.80.040 Exempt vehicles
The provisions of this chapter, except where specifically otherwise provided, and except the provisions providing for licenses, shall not apply to: (1) Motor vehicles when ...

81.80.045 Exemption -- Freight consolidators
This chapter does not apply to the operations of a shipper or a group or association of shippers in consolidating or distributing freight for themselves ...

81.80.050 Compliance required
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a "motor carrier" on any public highway of this state except in accordance with the ...

81.80.060 Combination of services
Every person who engages for compensation to perform a combination of services, a substantial portion of which includes transportation of property of others upon the ...

81.80.070 Permit required -- Penalty -- Cease and desist orders
(1) A common carrier, contract carrier, or temporary carrier shall not operate for the transportation of property for compensation in this state without first obtaining ...

81.80.080 Application for permit
Application for permits must be made to the commission in writing and must state the ownership, financial condition, equipment to be used and physical property ...

81.80.090 Form of application -- Filing fees
The commission shall prescribe forms of application for permits and for extensions thereof for the use of prospective applicants, and for transfer of permits and ...

81.80.100 Form and contents of permit
Permits granted by the commission shall be in such form as the commission shall prescribe and shall set forth the name and address of the ...

81.80.110 Limitation on renewal of application
No person whose application for a permit has been denied after hearing under any of the provisions of this chapter shall be eligible to renew ...

81.80.115 Fees imposed under this chapter--Procedure for contesting--Rules
If a person seeks to contest the imposition of a fee imposed under this chapter, the person shall pay the fee and request a refund ...

81.80.120 Classification of carriers
The commission may from time to time establish such just and reasonable classifications of the groups of carriers included in the terms "common carriers" and ...

81.80.130 Regulatory power over common carriers
To the extent allowed under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 14501, the commission shall: Supervise and regulate every common carrier in this state; make, fix, alter, and ...

81.80.132 Common carriers--Estimate of charges for household goods--Penalty
When a common carrier gives an estimate of charges for services in carrying household goods, the carrier will endeavor to accurately reflect the actual charges. ...

81.80.140 Regulatory power over contract carriers
To the extent allowed under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 14501, the commission shall: Supervise and regulate every contract carrier in this state; fix, alter, and amend, ...

81.80.150 Tariffs to be compiled and sold
The commission shall make, fix, construct, compile, promulgate, publish, and distribute tariffs containing compilations of rates, charges, classifications, rules, and regulations to be used by ...

81.80.170 Temporary permits
The commission may issue temporary permits to temporary household goods carriers for no more than one hundred eighty days, but only after the commission finds ...

81.80.190 Insurance or deposit of security required
The commission shall, in issuing permits to common carriers and contract carriers under this chapter, require the carriers to either procure and file liability and ...

81.80.195 Liability insurance requirements exclusive
This chapter shall exclusively govern the liability insurance requirements for motor vehicle common and contract carriers. Any motor vehicle that meets the public liability requirements ...

81.80.200 Conditions may be attached to permits
The commission is hereby vested with power and authority in issuing permits to any of the carriers classified in accordance with RCW 81.80.120 to attach ...

81.80.211 Hours of operators -- Rules and regulations
The commission may adopt rules and regulations relating to the hours of duty of motor carrier drivers and operators.[1961 c 14 § 81.80.211. Prior: 1953 ...

81.80.220 Tariff rates to be charged
A household goods carrier shall not collect or receive a greater, less, or different remuneration for the transportation of property or for any service in ...

81.80.230 Penalty for rebating, etc. -- Procedure for collection
Any person, whether a household goods carrier subject to this chapter, shipper, or consignee, or any officer, employee, agent, or representative thereof, who: (1) Offers, ...

81.80.250 Bond to protect shippers and consignees
The commission may require any household goods carrier to file a surety bond, or deposit security, in an amount determined by the commission, that is ...

81.80.260 Operation in more than one class
It is unlawful for any household goods carrier to operate any vehicle at the same time in more than one class of operation, except upon ...

81.80.270 Permits -- Acquisition of carrier holding permit -- Commission approval -- Duties on cessation of operation
Permits issued under this chapter are neither irrevocable nor subject to transfer or assignment except upon a proper showing that property rights might be affected ...

81.80.272 Transfer of decedent's interest -- Temporary continuance of operations
Except as otherwise provided in RCW 81.80.270, any permit granted or issued to any household goods carrier under this chapter and held by a person ...

81.80.280 Cancellation, suspension, and alteration of permits
Permits may be canceled, suspended, altered, or amended by the commission upon complaint by any interested party, or upon the commission's own motion after notice ...

81.80.290 Rules and regulations
The commission shall have power and authority, by general order or otherwise, to prescribe rules and regulations in conformity with this chapter to carry out ...

81.80.305 Markings required -- Exemptions
(1) All motor vehicles, other than those exempt under subsection (2) of this section, must display a permanent marking identifying the name or number, or ...

81.80.321 Regulatory fee -- Based on gross income -- Legislative intent -- Delinquent fee payments -- Public service revolving fund
In addition to all other fees to be paid, a common carrier and contract carrier shall pay a regulatory fee of no more than 0.0025 ...

81.80.330 Enforcement of chapter
The commission may administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter and inspect the vehicles, books, and documents of all motor carriers and the books, ...

81.80.345 Venue -- Hearings on applications
Hearings on applications shall be heard in the county or adjoining county for which authority to operate is being applied. If more than one county ...

81.80.355 Unlawful advertising -- Penalty
Any person not holding a permit authorizing him to operate as a common carrier, contract carrier, or temporary carrier for the transportation of property for ...

81.80.357 Advertising -- Household goods -- Permit number required -- Penalty
(1) No person in the business of transporting household goods as defined by the commission in intrastate commerce shall advertise without listing the carrier's Washington ...

81.80.360 Procedure -- Penalties -- General statute invoked
All applicable provisions of this title, relating to procedure, powers of the department and penalties, shall apply to the operation and regulation of persons under ...

81.80.370 Application to interstate and foreign commerce
This chapter applies to persons and motor vehicles engaged in interstate or foreign commerce to the full extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of ...

81.80.371 Federal authority and registration for compensatory services
It is unlawful for any motor carrier to perform a transportation service for compensation upon the public highways of this state without first having secured ...

81.80.430 Brokers and forwarders
(1) A person who provides brokering or forwarding services for the transportation of property in intrastate commerce shall file with the commission and keep in ...

81.80.470 Recyclable materials collection and transportation -- Construction
(1) The collection or transportation of recyclable materials from a drop box or recycling buy-back center, or collection or transportation of recyclable materials by or ...