La. Admin. Code tit. 73 § I-1303

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section I-1303 - Operating Authority

A. Intrastate Hauling

1. To operate intrastate in Louisiana, all common and contract for-hire carriers (except those exempt by Louisiana law) must obtain operating authority from the Louisiana Public Service Commission. The LPSC can be contacted at Louisiana Public Service Commission Transportation Division, Intrastate, Box 91154, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9154; (225) 342-4439.

2. Each year, between October 1 and February 1, the LPSC will issue intrastate cab cards and stamps in numbers equal to the number of vehicles you own. The first initial order is $10 per stamp and pro-rated each month thereafter.

B. Interstate Hauling

1. Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)

a. To operate interstate in Louisiana, common and contract for-hire carriers must first obtain operating authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and then file that authority with their base state. Branch office located at Interstate Commerce Commission, 411 West Seventh Street, Suite 510, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3694; (817) 334-2837.

b. Louisiana-based ICC regulated carriers must register with the LPSC, file application (RS-1), liability insurance (BMC-91X) and BOC-3 (agents of process) and carry a copy of annual SSRS registration receipt on board each vehicle for which fees were paid. The LPSC may be contacted at Louisiana Public Service Commission, Transportation Division, Interstate, Box 91154, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9154; (225) 342-4414.

2. Interstate Exempt

a. To operate interstate exempt in Louisiana, for-hire carriers must register by paying a $25 one-time filing fee, file Form A-1, insurance Form E (liability) and BOC-3 (agents of process) and carry on board each vehicle a Louisiana "Bingo Stamp" at a cost of $10 each and affixed to a Uniform Cab Card (Form D-1). Interstate cab cards may be obtained from the LPSC or National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) at NARUC, Twelfth Street and Constitution NW, Washington, DC 20423; (202) 898-2200.

b. The cost of each card is $0.50. Small quantities may be requested from the LPSC.

3. SSRS Annual Registration Receipt and Bingo Stamps

a. ICC carriers must have a current annual SSRS registration receipt (with Louisiana listed) and a copy must be carried in each vehicle. Renewal for SSRS registration receipt is from August 1 through November 30 each year. The SSRS registration receipt is effective January 1 through December 31 each year. Registration fee is $10 per vehicle.

b. Exempt carriers must have a current annual Louisiana interstate "Bingo Stamp" affixed to the back of the Uniform Cab Card (Form D-1) in each vehicle. Annual stamp year begins on February 1 each year. Orders for the forthcoming year will be accepted beginning October 1 through January 31. Bingo stamps are $10 each.

c. Louisiana intrastate carriers must have a current annual Louisiana stamp affixed to an intrastate cab card. The cost of the initial order is $10 per vehicle. If carrier holds both intrastate and ICC authority, the annual SSRS registration receipt will be acceptable for both operations. If carrier holds both intrastate and exempt the stamp will also be valid for both operations.

4. Trip Permits

a. Exempt carriers who are registered with the LPSC, have paid the one-time filing fee and have current liability and cargo insurance on file may obtain a 14-day trip permit for a fee of $5. A trip permit can be used in lieu of the annual stamp, but must be obtained in advance of entry into Louisiana. A 14-day trip permit may be requested through:

i. Transceiver-1-800-527-0665;

ii. Ed's Fleet Services-1-800-233-5588;

iii. Transcom-1-800-888-9103;

iv. Tic Financial Systems-1-800-347-9019;

v. Louisiana Public Service Commission-8 a.m. till 4 p.m.-(225) 342-1422.

b. All vehicles operating interstate/intrastate in Louisiana must have a current annual stamp, annual SSRS registration receipt or 14-day trip permit. Annual stamps must be in vehicles by February 1 of each year. Annual SSRS registration receipt must be in vehicles by January 1 of each year.

La. Admin. Code tit. 73, § I-1303

Promulgated by the Department of Transportation and Development, Office of Highways, LR 5:26 (February 1979), amended by the Office of Weights, Measures and StandaLR rds, 22:120 (February 1996).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:2 et seq.