Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 045 - Transportation, Dept. of
Sub-Agency 0004 - Motor Carrier
Chapter 1 - Motor Carriers
Section 1-8 - Leasing Requirements
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) Leased Motor Vehicle Qualifications. All motor vehicles leased by a carrier shall be qualified by the lessee to operate under that carrier. When motor vehicles owned by one carrier holding operating authority from WYDOT are leased to another person, a copy of the lessee's current letter of authority shall be carried in the power unit. During the lease term, the lessee shall have complete control of the leased motor vehicle and shall be fully responsible for its operation, in accordance with applicable statutes, laws, and regulations-including the requirements of these rules and regulations concerning equipment safety and inspection and insurance coverage.
(b) Lease Terms and Conditions. All leases shall be in writing and signed by the parties to it. Leases shall specify the term and the consideration to be paid by the lessee.
(c) Equipment Leasing Regulation. When it appears that a carrier and shipper or any other combination of persons might use a lease arrangement to evade some aspect of regulation within WYDOT jurisdiction, the Department shall institute an investigation and issue a formal complaint if necessary. If the Department determines that the lessor and lessee entered into a motor vehicle equipment lease to avoid regulation by Wyoming statutes or Department rules and regulations, WYDOT may request the Attorney General to institute proceedings in state court, or take whatever action is necessary and proper.