Section 480-30-061. Express freight, property transportation.

(1) 49 U.S.C. § 14501 preempts state regulation of the routes, rates, and services of property carriers transporting general commodities, other than residential household goods. This preemption includes passenger transportation companies transporting property even if that property is being transported in the same vehicle as passengers.

(2) A passenger transportation company operating under the provisions of this chapter may transport property in the same motor vehicles that it uses to transport passengers without any additional authority or permits from this commission.

(3) When transporting property in a motor vehicle with passengers, the company must ensure that property may be safely and conveniently carried without causing discomfort to the passengers and that it is of an amount that does not disturb the convenience, speed and other essential qualities of the passenger service.

(4) If a passenger transportation company transports property in motor vehicles other than those used to transport passengers under this chapter, then the company must ensure that its operations comply with the motor freight carrier requirements, including permits, insurance, driver, and equipment safety provisions established for property carriers under chapters 81.80 RCW and 480-14 WAC.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. WSR 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-061, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.]

RCW 80.01.040, 81.04.160, 81.12.050, 81.68.030, and 81.70.270. WSR 06-13-006 (General Order No. R-533, Docket No. TC-020497), § 480-30-061, filed 6/8/06, effective 7/9/06.

Rules

480-14,