Chapter 770-X-10 - MOTOR CARRIER GENERAL ORDERS AND REGULATIONS PAMPHLET NO. 2003

(1) No broker shall, in any name except that of a carrier, issue any bill of lading, freight bill, or any other document which is appropriate only for use by a carrier transporting or agreeing to transport a shipment. (2) No broker shall issue any order for service or any other d…

(1) No broker shall charge or receive compensation from a motor carrier for brokerage service performed in connection with any shipment which he owns or in which he has a material interest, or the routing of which he controls by reason of any affiliation with, or non-brokerage re…

(1) A broker shall fairly protect the interest of any shipper employing his services by providing or advising the shipper of the transportation services which, because of rates, schedules, type of motor carrier, or otherwise, will best meet the needs of the shipper, and no broker…

A license issued a broker may be transferred, if approved by the Commission, upon application and proof that the transferee is fit, willing and able to perform the duties, and that the transfer will not be contrary to the public interest. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.18-.0…

A change in the control of a corporation or association holding a brokers' license may be accomplished only with the approval of the Commission upon application and proof that the change in control will not be contrary to the public interest. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.1…

Each broker who is engaged in any other business, whether as a carrier, warehouseman, or otherwise, shall keep and maintain his accounts in such manner that the revenue and expenses pertaining to his brokerage operations will be segregated from those of his other operations. Expe…

Commuter Carriers Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19

(1) Commuter Carrier - The term "commuter carrier" means a person who is not otherwise engaged in transportation for hire, and who engages in the transportation of not more than fourteen (14) passengers per vehicle to and from their regular place or places of employment for compe…

(1) No person subject to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act shall engage in operations as a commuter carrier unless there is in force with respect to such person a commuter certificate issued by the Commission authorizing such operations. (2) The requirement of a commuter certificate …

(1) Applications for commuter certificates shall be made in writing to the Commission, on forms prescribed by the Commission, and shall contain the information required by such forms. All such applications shall be verified under oath. (2) Applications shall be accompanied by a f…

All commuter carriers shall display on the back window of each vehicle they operate under a commuter certificate the commuter certificate number issued by the Commission, together with a prefix of "Commuter Certificate No." or "CC". The above shall be legibly painted directly in …

(1) No Operations Without Insurance - No person shall engage in operations as a commuter carrier unless such person has insurance in not less than the amounts prescribed in this rule and unless such person has current evidence of such insurance on file with the Commission. (2) Mi…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-.06

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-.07

All commuter carriers shall strictly comply with the requirements of this rule. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-.01 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrative Code by the Alabama Public Service Commission…

(1) A person shall not drive a motor vehicle, and a commuter carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a motor vehicle, unless that person meets the following qualifications: (a) Is at least 18 years of age. (b) Can read, write, and speak the English language. (c) Can…

(1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle, and no commuter carrier shall permit or require a person to drive a motor vehicle if, within the preceding year: (a) That person was convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, an amphetamine, a narcotic …

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.03

(1) Such person must not have a loss of, or a loss of the use of, a foot, a leg, a hand, or an arm, which interferes with his ability to control and safely drive a motor vehicle. (2) Such person shall not have a medical history of, or a current diagnosis of, any condition or impa…

Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate must be operated in accordance with these rules, and in accordance with the Rules of the Road in Chapter 32-5 of the Alabama Code and the ordinances and regulations of any county or municipality in which it is being operat…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.06

No driver shall operate a motor vehicle, and a commuter carrier shall not require or permit a driver to operate a motor vehicle while the driver's ability or alertness is so impaired or so likely to become impaired through fatigue, illness or any other cause as to make it unsafe …

(1) No person shall operate, or be in physical control of, a motor vehicle if he possesses or is under the influence of, or is using, any of the following substances: (a) A narcotic drug or any derivative thereof; (b) Any amphetamine or any formulation thereof (including, but not…

(1) No person shall: (a) Consume any intoxicating liquor, regardless of its alcoholic content, or be under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, within four hours before going on duty or operating or having physical control of, a motor vehicle; or (b) Consume an intoxicating l…

No commuter carrier shall schedule a run nor permit nor require the operation of any motor vehicle between points in such period of time as would necessitate the vehicle being operated at speeds greater than those prescribed by the State of Alabama or any subdivision thereof in o…

A driver whose physical condition requires corrective lenses or a hearing aid must wear the proper corrective lenses or hearing aid at all times while he is driving. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.11 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for …

Except in case of emergency, no driver shall permit a motor vehicle to which he is assigned to be driven by any person not authorized to drive such vehicle by the commuter carrier in control thereof. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.12 Effective October 1978. Filed wit…

(1) No person shall dispatch or drive any motor vehicle or permit any passengers therein, when the following conditions are known to exist, until such conditions have been remedied or repaired: (a) Where an occupant has been affected by carbon monoxide; (b) Where carbon monoxide …

Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate must have the parts and accessories required by these rules and in the condition required by these rules. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.14 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Co…

(1) Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have: (a) On the front, at least two head lamps, an equal number at each side; two turn signals, one at each side. (b) On the rear, two tail lamps, one at each side, two stop lamps, one at each side; and two turn…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.16

(1) Parking Brakes - Every motor vehicle operated under a commuter certificate shall have a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle on any grade on which it is operated under any condition of loading on a surface free from ice or snow, and capable of stopping the vehicl…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.18

No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the fuel tank, fuel lines, or any other part of the fuel system is not in good condition or is leaking. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.19 Effective October 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed…

(1) Requirements for Tires (a) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate if the tires do not comply with Alabama law. (b) No motor vehicle shall be operated under a commuter certificate with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels. (2) Req…

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.21

Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.19-7-1-.22

(1) General - Every commuter carrier shall systematically inspect and maintain, or cause to be systematically maintained, all motor vehicles subject to its control, and the accessories required hereby to be mounted thereon, to insure that such motor vehicles and accessories are i…

Carriers For Nonprofits Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-.20

(1) Carrier For Nonprofits - The term "Carrier for Nonprofits" means a person who for compensation transports passengers for any nonprofit educational, religious, or charitable institution, society or corporation, or for any nonprofit literary or scientific institution, or public…

(1) No person subject to the Alabama Motor Carrier Act shall operate as a carrier for nonprofits unless there is in force with respect to such person a Certificate for Nonprofits A, or Certificate for Nonprofits B, or a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. (2) The req…

(1) Applications for Certificates for Nonprofits A and B shall be made in writing to the Commission, in the form prescribed by the Commission, and shall contain the information required by such forms. All of these applications shall be verified under oath. (2) Each application sh…

(1) Each holder of a Certificate for Nonprofits A shall display on both sides of each vehicle operated under the certificate the following: (a) The name or business name under which the certificate was issued, (b) The name of the carrier's domicile or principal place of business,…

(1) No person shall engage in operations as a carrier for nonprofits unless such person has insurance in not less than the amounts prescribed in this rule, and unless such person has current evidence of such insurance on file with the Commission as prescribed in this rule. (2) Th…

(1) Each motor carrier that operates as a carrier for nonprofits shall file quarterly reports listing the names and addresses of the nonprofit organization, corporation, institution, or society and the organizers, sponsors, or promoters, if any together with the date(s) of each t…

(1) Each holder of a Certificate for Nonprofits A shall comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations now or hereafter promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States Department of Transportation. (2) Each holder of a Certificate for…

The following sections apply, to the extent provided herein, to all brokers of transportation by motor vehicle as defined in 18.2. Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 770-X-10-18-.01 Effective January 1978. Filed with LRS February 5, 2013. Filed for Codification in the Alabama Administrati…