South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 103 - PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Article 2 - MOTOR CARRIERS
Subarticle 9 - AGREEMENTS, LEASES AND CONTRACTS FOR EQUIPMENT BY HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATES OF PC&N
Section 103-220 - Use of Leased Vehicles
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
1. Agreement Must Meet Certain Conditions. Carriers may perform authorized transportation in or with motor vehicle power units which they do not own only under contract, lease, or other approved arrangement. Such contract, lease, or other approved arrangement must meet the following conditions:
2. The commission and the ORS Must Be Notified When Agreement Ceases. The lessee shall notify the commission and ORS in writing within 48 hours when any lease is canceled, expired, or otherwise terminated.
3. Lessor Must Charge Rates and Use Bills of Lading of Lessee. In addition to meeting the criteria listed in 1. above, the lessor must charge the rate for transportation of household goods approved by the commission for the lessee. The lessor must also use the lessee's bills of lading. Total responsibility for the operation of the leased unit resides with the lessee.
4. Lease Is for Equipment Only. The provisions of Regulation Regulation 103-220 are for the lease of equipment only and shall not be construed as allowing a lease of authority from a certificated motor carrier.