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IN Code § 8-2.1-20-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 20. Interstate Motor Carriers|8-2.1-20-7. Unified Carrier Registration System

Sec. 7. Before operating a motor vehicle on the public highways of this state in the interstate transportation of property or passengers, the person who operates the motor vehicle must register under the unified carrier registration system established under 49 U.S.C. 13908.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.6.
IN Code § 8-2.1-20-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 20. Interstate Motor Carriers|8-2.1-20-8. Fees

Sec. 8. Fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited in the motor carrier regulation fund established under IC 8-2.1-23.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-2.1-20-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 20. Interstate Motor Carriers|8-2.1-20-9. Effect on Reciprocity; Conflict With Federal Law and Regulations

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter does not affect the reciprocity laws between states concerning license plates on commercial motor vehicles.(b) If there is a conflict between this chapter and the unified carrier registration system established under 49 U.S.C. 13908 et seq. and the regulations adopted by the United States Secretary of Transportation under 49 U.S.C. 13908 et seq., the federal statute and regulations control.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.7.
IN Code § 8-2.1-20-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 20. Interstate Motor Carriers|8-2.1-20-10. Violation

Sec. 10. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.9.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter; Delay of Repeal of Single State Registration System by Congress; Termination of Application of Amendments in Indiana

Sec. 0.1. (a) The amendments made to sections 1, 7, and 33 of this chapter by P.L.42-2007 apply to registrations and fees due after December 31, 2006.(b) If the effective date for the repeal of the single state registration system established under 49 U.S.C. 11506 is delayed by the Congress of the United States, the provisions listed in subsection (a), as they existed on December 31, 2006, shall be applied in Indiana until the earlier of the following:(1) The date a state is required to conform to the unified carrier registration system established under 49 U.S.C. 13908 as required by an act of the Congress of the United States or by a regulation of the United States Department of Transportation.(2) January 1, 2008.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.191.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-1. Application

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 2.1 of this chapter, this chapter applies to the regulation of the following persons:(1) A common carrier that professes to the general public to engage in the transportation by motor vehicle of passengers or household goods for compensation.(2) A contract carrier that engages in transportation by motor vehicle of passengers or household goods, for compensation (other than transportation provided by a common carrier described in subdivision (1)) under continuing contracts with one (1) person or a limited number of persons for:(A) the furnishing of transportation services through the dedication of motor vehicles for a continuing period of time to the exclusive use of each person served; or(B) the furnishing of transportation services designed to meet the distinct need of each individual customer.(3) A broker of transportation services provided by a motor carrier described in subdivision (1) or (2).(4) A common carrier that professes to the general public to engage in the transportation of household goods.(5) A contract carrier that engages in transportation of household goods for compensation under continuing contracts with at least one (1) person for:(A) the furnishing of transportation services through the dedication of motor vehicles for a continuing period for the exclusive use of each person served; or(B) the furnishing of transportation services designed to meet the needs of each customer.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1991, SEC.76; P.L.110-1995, SEC.10; P.L.42-2007, SEC.8.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-3. Powers and Duties of Department

Sec. 3. (a) The department shall:(1) supervise and regulate the administration of this chapter;(2) fix just and reasonable rates, fares, and charges;(3) adopt just and reasonable classifications and rules; and(4) regulate and supervise the schedules, service, safety, methods, and hours of operation;of every motor carrier subject to this chapter.(b) The department may require the filing of annual and other reports and the submission of all records and information as is reasonably necessary.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-4. Inspection of Books, Equipment, and Premises; Examination of Officers, Agents, or Employees; Rules for Vehicle Inspection; Complaints

Sec. 4. (a) The department, any member of the department or any authorized representative of the department, may:(1) upon demand, inspect the books, accounts, papers, records, memoranda, equipment, and premises of any common carrier or contract carrier;(2) examine, under oath, any officer, agent, or employee of the common carrier or contract carrier in relation to its business affairs; and(3) adopt rules for inspection of motor vehicles used by common carriers or contract carriers or brokers.(b) Upon complaint in writing filed with the department or upon the department's own initiative without complaint, the department may investigate whether or not any person subject to this chapter has failed to comply with this chapter or with any requirement established under this chapter. If the department, after notice and hearing, finds, upon the investigation, that the person has failed to comply with any provision or requirement, the department shall issue an appropriate order to compel compliance.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-5. Witnesses; Hearings; Orders

Sec. 5. (a) The department, any member of the department or any authorized representative of the department, may compel the attendance of witnesses, swear witnesses, take their testimony under oath, make record of the testimony, and after the record is made under the direction of a department, administrative law judge, or authorized representative of the department or the department may upon the record make an appropriate order.(b) The department may hear all petitions, applications, or motions filed with the department. Hearings may be conducted by the department, by any member of the department, or by any administrative law judge authorized by the department. In case the hearing is conducted by an administrative law judge, the administrative law judge must promptly, but not later than thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing, unless the time is extended by order of the department:(1) report to the department the facts established by the evidence; and(2) submit a suggested order, showing the findings and a decision in the order, to the department.(c) Orders recommended by an administrative law judge must be held for not less than ten (10) days during which time interested parties may file written exceptions to the orders. In case no exceptions are filed, the finding of facts and decision in form of order suggested by the administrative law judge constitute the order of the department, unless the department directs otherwise.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-6. Reconsideration or Rehearing

Sec. 6. After a decision, order, or requirement has been made by the department in any proceeding under this chapter, any party to the proceeding may apply to the department for reconsideration or rehearing of the decision, order, or requirement, or of any matter determined in the decision, order, or requirement. The department may grant reconsideration or rehearing if there is sufficient reason in the decision, order, or requirement. Applications for reconsideration or rehearing are governed by rules prescribed by the department. If after reconsideration or rehearing, it appears that the original decision, order, or requirement is in any respect unjust and unwarranted, the department may change or modify the decision, order, or requirement accordingly. Any decision, order, or requirement made after reconsideration or rehearing is subject to the same provisions as the original decision, order, or requirement.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-7. Agreements With Agencies of Federal Government or of Another State; Adoption of Rules or Orders of Other Agencies

Sec. 7. (a) The department may, subject to the approval of the governor, enter into an agreement or understanding with the United States Department of Transportation, any other appropriate agency of federal government, or any other department or agency of another state, for the purpose of more effective regulation of motor carriers.(b) In the furtherance of uniformity in the regulation of motor carriers, the department may by order or rule adopt orders, standards, or rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, any other appropriate agency of the federal government, or another state or states as they affect motor carriers, whether or not specifically referred to under this chapter.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.42-2007, SEC.9.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-8. Cooperation With Other State Agencies

Sec. 8. The department may cooperate with other state agencies in adopting combined uniform procedures and forms when in the judgment of the affected agencies the action would be in the interest of the state, its citizens, and any other person subject to this chapter and to other related laws of state.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-9. Additional Powers of Department; Employment and Compensation of Staff

Sec. 9. The department may do and perform all reasonably necessary things to carry out the purposes of this chapter, whether specifically mentioned in this chapter or not, including the power, subject to the approval of the governor, to employ and fix the compensation of administrative law judges, investigators, clerks, and other employees as are necessary for the effective administration of this chapter.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-10. Establishment of Competing Transportation System by County, City, or Town

Sec. 10. If a county, city, or town wants to establish a transportation system that would compete with a motor carrier that is:(1) operating under the jurisdiction of the department; and(2) providing transportation service in the territorial jurisdiction of the county, city, or town;the county, city, or town must first apply for and obtain a certificate under sections 11 and 13 of this chapter.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-11. Certificate Required; Public Hearing

Sec. 11. A person may not, except as provided in this chapter, transport passengers for compensation:(1) on regular routes within the territorial jurisdiction of a political subdivision; or(2) as a special and charter carrier;until after obtaining from the department a certificate. A certificate may not be issued until after a public hearing and a consideration of the service, if any, rendered in the territory of the proposed motor vehicle operations by other common carriers, whether by motor vehicle, railroad, or otherwise.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-12.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-12.5. Issuance of Certificate for Transportation of Household Goods for Compensation

Sec. 12.5. (a) Except as provided in this chapter, a person may not operate a motor vehicle upon an Indiana public highway to transport household goods for compensation until the person has obtained a certificate from the department.(b) The department may issue a certificate under this section only after conducting a public hearing and considering transportation services provided by other carriers of household goods by motor vehicle, railroad, or other means, that operate in the proposed territory of the person that is applying for a certificate.As added by P.L.110-1995, SEC.12.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-13. Public Hearing; Time and Place; Notice; Burden of Proof; Considerations

Sec. 13. (a) Upon the filing of an application for a certificate, the department shall, within a reasonable time, fix a time and place for public hearing in the city of Indianapolis, unless otherwise ordered by the department. A copy of the notice of hearing shall be mailed to the applicant at the address set out in the application at least ten (10) days before the hearing. Any person interested in the proceedings may appear in person or by attorney and offer evidence in support of or in opposition to the application and with or without the filing of formal pleadings.(b) The applicant has, at all times, the burden of proving, by a preponderance of the evidence, that public convenience and necessity requires the proposed operation, and that the proposed operation will not unreasonably impair the public service of any authorized common carrier, or common carriers by motor vehicle or by railroad, then adequately serving the same territory.(c) If the department finds from the evidence and from any additional investigation that the department causes to be made that public convenience and necessity exist for the service proposed, or any part of the service, the application shall be granted, subject to terms, restrictions, and limitations as the department may determine, otherwise, the application shall be denied.(d) In determining whether a certificate shall be granted, the department may, among other things, consider the following:(1) The financial ability of the applicant to furnish adequate service.(2) Whether other transportation service then in existence is adequate.(3) The effect upon other transportation service, and, particularly, whether the granting of the application will or may seriously impair that service.(4) The volume of other traffic over the route proposed by the applicant.(5) The effect and burden upon the highways and the bridges on the highways, and the use of the highways and bridges by the public.(6) Whether the operations will threaten the safety of the public or be detrimental to the public welfare.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-14. Route Deviation

Sec. 14. (a) A common carrier by motor vehicle operating under any certificate may not deviate from the route over which or the fixed termini between which it is authorized to operate under the certificate, except under such general or special rules as prescribed by the department.(b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-15. Ownership of Certificate or Permit; Sale or Transfer

Sec. 15. Any certificate or permit or part owned, held, or obtained by the carrier may be sold, assigned, leased, bequeathed, or transferred as other property upon approval by the department. The department may inquire into the responsibility of the person obtaining or seeking to obtain ownership or control of any certificate or permit or part, the person's readiness, ability, and willingness to perform the service proposed, and whether the proposed service, to the extent authorized by the certificate or permit, is or will be consistent with the public interest and the state transportation policy declared in this title. If the department finds the person to be irresponsible or unable to render satisfactory and adequate service under the certificate or permit or part, or if it finds that the transfer will not be consistent with the public interest, the department may enter an order denying the transfer, in whole or in part. However, a certificate or permit, or part, may not be sold, assigned, leased, bequeathed, or transferred except after a public hearing before the department and after notice as required for other hearings before the department.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-16. Contract Carriers; Permit Required

Sec. 16. A person may not operate motor vehicles as a contract carrier over the public highways for the transportation of persons or household goods for compensation without first having obtained from the department a contract carrier permit.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.110-1995, SEC.13.
IN Code § 8-2.1-22-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 8. Utilities and Transportation|Article 2.1. Motor Carrier Regulation|Chapter 22. Transportation of Passengers and Household Goods|8-2.1-22-17. Contract Carrier Permit; Public Hearing; Considerations; Contents

Sec. 17. (a) Upon the filing of an application under this chapter for contract carrier authority to operate motor vehicles in intrastate commerce, the department shall, within a reasonable time, fix a time and place for a public hearing in the city of Indianapolis, unless otherwise ordered by the department. A copy of the notice of hearing shall be mailed to the applicant, at the address set out in the application, at least ten (10) days before the date set for hearing. Any person interested in the proceedings may appear in person, or by counsel, and offer any evidence either in support of, or in opposition to, the granting of the authority requested in the application.(b) In determining whether requested contract authority should be granted, the department shall, among other things, consider the following factors:(1) The financial ability of the applicant to furnish adequate contract carrier service.(2) The effect of granting the requested authority on other transportation service then in existence, and particularly whether the granting of authority will seriously impair that other service and will unreasonably impair the efficient public service of any certificated common carrier by motor vehicle, or by railroad, then adequately serving the same territory.(3) Whether or not any certificated common carrier by motor vehicle, or by railroad, then serving the same territory, will furnish transportation services designed to meet the distinct need of the supporting contract shipper or shippers.(c) If the department, after hearing, determines that the proposed operation, as requested in the application, meets all of the requirements of contract carriage, as defined in this chapter, and that the applicant is qualified in all respects to perform the proposed operation, the department shall approve the application and issue the requested authority, subject to terms, restrictions, and limitations as determined by the department.(d) The department shall specify and name in the permit the name of the contracting person. The scope of the permit shall be attached at the time of issuance, along with any reasonable terms, conditions, and limitations consistent with the character of the holder as a contract carrier.As added by P.L.99-1989, SEC.13.