South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 38 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 5 - STATE TRANSPORT POLICE REGULATIONS
Subarticle 9 - REGISTRATION OF OPERATIONS BY FOR-HIRE INTERSTATE MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM ECONOMIC REGULATION BY THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
Section 38-437 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
The following letters and words, when used in these regulations, shall have the following meanings:
1. Driveaway Operations. The words "driveaway operations" shall mean an operation in which any vehicle or vehicles, operated singly or in lawful combinations, new or used, not owned by the transporting motor carrier, constitute the commodity being transported.
2. FHWA. The letters "FHWA" shall mean the Federal Highway Administration.
3. Motor Carrier. The words "motor carrier" shall mean a motor carrier of property or passengers for compensation engaged in interstate or foreign commerce when its operation is exempt from economic regulations by the Federal Highway Administration under the Interstate Commerce Act, as amended.
4. NARUC. The letters "NARUC" shall mean the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, whose address is P. O. Box 684, Washington, D.C. 20044.
5. State. The word "State" shall mean the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.
6. Vehicle. The word "vehicle" shall mean a self-propelled or motor driven vehicle operated by a motor carrier used for transportation of property.
7. Within the Borders. The words "within the borders" shall mean such operations shall be deemed to include interstate or foreign operations to, from, within or traversing the State of South Carolina.
