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Chapter 4901:2-21 | Registration of Intrastate Motor Carriers

 
 
 
Rule
Rule 4901:2-21-01 | Definitions.
 

(A) "Applicant" means any for-hire carrier who submits to the commission the required application forms necessary to receive a certificate.

(B) "Certificate" means certificate of public convenience and necessity.

(C) "Certificate Application" means the online platform developed by the commission to allow motor carriers to apply for and renew a certificate of public convenience and necessity.

(D) "Commission" means the public utilities commission of Ohio.

(E) "For-hire motor carrier" has the same meaning as in section 4921.01 of the Revised Code.

(F) "Household goods" has the same meaning as in section 4921.01 of the Revised Code.

(G) "Intrastate commerce" has the same meaning as in section 4921.01 of the Revised Code.

(H) "Register" or "Registration" means the process by which a for-hire motor carrier submits to the commission, the required application forms necessary to receive a certificate.

(I) "Staff" means employees of the transportation department of the commission.

Last updated July 13, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81
Amplifies: 4921.01
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 12/16/1994 (Emer.), 10/7/2011
Rule 4901:2-21-02 | Purpose and scope.
 

(A) This chapter governs the registration of for-hire motor carriers operating in intrastate commerce, within this state.

(B) The commission may, upon application or upon a motion filed by a party, waive any requirement of this chapter, for good cause shown, other than a requirement mandated by statute from which no waiver is permitted.

Last updated June 20, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4921.04, 4923.03
Amplifies: 4921.01 through 4921.38
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 12/16/1994 (Emer.)
Rule 4901:2-21-03 | Registration of for-hire motor carriers.
 

(A) No for-hire motor carrier may operate in intrastate commerce within this state unless such for-hire motor carrier has registered with the commission and has a current and valid certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this chapter.

(B) To register with the commission, an applicant submits a complete and accurate online application containing the certifications required by Chapter 4921. of the Revised Code and any other information or certifications deemed necessary by the commission. The online application may change from time-to-time without further commission entry. Staff maintains the most recent version of the online application in the certificate application or a successor system and will provide a link to applicants upon request.

(C) An applicant should obtain an identification number issued by the United States department of transportation before submitting an online application to the commission.

Last updated July 27, 2023 at 9:52 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81, 4921.05
Amplifies: 4921.03, 4921.05, 4921.30, 4921.34
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 7/15/1999, 7/3/2003
Rule 4901:2-21-04 | Supplementation of information.
 

(A) Upon a request from the staff, each applicant should provide, within fifteen days, any additional information necessary for the processing of an application for a certificate, or for the processing of an annual update form submitted pursuant to rule 4901:2-21-06 of the Administrative Code. Failure to respond to a request for additional information within this time frame will result in the application being rejected and will necessitate the filing of a new complete application or annual update form.

(B) A for-hire motor carrier that has obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall notify the staff within fifteen days of any changes to the information contained in the application.

Last updated July 27, 2023 at 9:54 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81
Amplifies: 4921.03, 4921.05
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 4/13/1995
Rule 4901:2-21-05 | Certificate of public convenience and necessity.
 

(A) Following submission of a completed online application by an applicant pursuant to rule 4901:2-21-03 of the Administrative Code, the staff shall approve the application, provided that the applicant also meets the following requirements:

(1) Has properly filed proof of insurance with the staff, pursuant to Chapter 4901:2-13 of the Administrative Code;

(2) Has paid all applicable taxes and fees calculated in accordance with section 4921.19 of the Revised Code;

(3) Is not in default on any civil forfeiture imposed pursuant to section 4923.99 of the Revised Code; and

(4) The application lacks any missing or incorrect information.

(B) Upon approval of an application, staff shall notify the applicant via electronic mail and publish the certificate and tax receipt online in the certificate application.

(C) If the staff rejects an application for a certificate for failure of the applicant to meet the requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule, staff should notify the applicant via electronic mail, and the applicant may file a petition and request for hearing with the commission "Docketing Division, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793" for the issuance of the certificate.

Last updated July 27, 2023 at 9:54 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81
Amplifies: 4921.03, 4921.09, 4921.19
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 7/3/2003, 7/18/2013, 6/17/2019
Rule 4901:2-21-06 | Annual update of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
 

(A) This rule applies to:

(1) Every for-hire motor carrier operating solely in intrastate commerce; and

(2) Every for-hire motor carrier engaged in the transportation of household goods holding a certificate granted pursuant to this chapter.

(B) Every for-hire motor carrier identified in paragraph (A) of this rule shall, annually between the first day of May and the thirtieth day of June, update its information relative to its certificate by submitting a complete and accurate annual update form that is substantially the same as the application prescribed under rule 4901:2-21-03 of the Administrative Code. The annual update form may change from time-to-time without further commission entry. Staff will maintain the most recent version of the annual update form in the certificate application or a successor system and will provide a link to applicants upon request.

(C) Following submission of a completed annual update form, the staff shall approve the annual update form, provided that the applicant also meets the following requirements:

(1) Has properly filed proof of insurance with the staff, pursuant to Chapter 4901:2-13 of the Administrative Code;

(2) Has paid all applicable taxes and fees calculated in accordance with section 4921.19 of the Revised Code

(3) Is not in default on any civil forfeiture imposed pursuant to section 4923.99 of the Revised Code; and

(4) The annual update form lacks any missing or incorrect information.

(D) Upon approval of an annual update form, staff shall notify the applicant via electronic mail and publish the updated certificate and tax receipt online in the certificate application.

(E) If the staff rejects an annual update form for failure of the applicant to meet the requirements of paragraph (C) of this rule, staff shall notify the applicant via electronic mail, and the applicant may file a petition and request for hearing with the commission "Docketing Division, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793".

Last updated July 17, 2023 at 12:09 PM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81, 4921.13
Amplifies: 4921.03, 4921.09, 4921.19, 4921.13
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 7/18/2013
Rule 4901:2-21-07 | Suspension and revocation of a certificate of public convenience and necessity.
 

(A) For purposes of this rule, service upon staff includes ordinary or certified United States mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail. Service upon a for-hire motor carrier includes ordinary or certified United States mail, facsimile transmission, or electronic mail if the for-hire motor carrier to be served has consented to receive service by electronic mail in the certificate application.

(B) A certificate shall be suspended if a for-hire motor carrier does any of the following:

(1) Fails to meet the annual update requirements of rule 4901:2-21-06 of the Administrative Code.

(2) Fails to maintain accurate and current business information with the commission

(3) Fails to maintain proper proof of insurance or proper levels of insurance pursuant to Chapter 4901:2-13 of the Administrative Code.

(4) Fails to pay all applicable taxes and fees.

(5) Is in default on any civil forfeitures imposed pursuant to section 4923.99 of the Revised Code.

(C) If a for-hire motor carriers certificate is subject to suspension pursuant to paragraph (B) of this rule, the staff shall serve upon the for-hire motor carrier a notice that its certificate has been suspended and that all intrastate operations must cease immediately. The notice includes the nature of the deficiency prompting the suspension, the means by which the deficiency may be remedied, and instructions regarding the manner in which the respondent may serve a response upon the staff. The notice also informs the for-hire motor carrier that its certificate may be subject to revocation if it fails to correct the deficiency within sixty days from the date of the notice.

(D) A for-hire motor carrier upon whom a notice described in paragraph (C) of this rule has been served may serve a response upon the staff within sixty days of service of the notice. The response should contain a detailed statement indicating why the issuance of the notice may be unjustified, mitigating circumstances or subsequent remedial measures undertaken in regards to the issues raised in the notice, and any other information relevant to the issues raised in the notice.

(E) If the response served pursuant to paragraph (D) of this rule demonstrates to the satisfaction of the staff that the deficiency has been remedied, the for-hire motor carrier's certificate may be reinstated and the staff should serve upon the for-hire motor carrier a notice indicating that its operations may be resumed. If the staff denies reinstatement of the for-hire motor carriers certificate, the for-hire motor carrier may file a petition and request for hearing with the commission for reinstatement of its certificate.

(F) A for-hire motor carrier may request that its certificate be temporarily suspended by serving such request including the effective date of the suspension, upon the staff. Upon receipt of the request, the staff should serve upon the for-hire motor carrier a notice that its certificate has been suspended per its request and that all intrastate operations must cease as of the effective date of the suspension. The notice should inform the for-hire motor carrier that the suspension is limited to one hundred eighty days from the effective date of the suspension and that its certificate shall be subject to revocation if the for-hire motor carrier does not serve upon staff, prior to the expiration of the one hundred eighty day period, a request to have its certificate reinstated.

(G) Upon receipt of a request from a for-hire motor carrier to reinstate its certificate suspended pursuant to paragraph (F) of this rule, the staff should serve upon the for-hire motor carrier a notice indicating that its operations may be resumed.

(H) If a for-hire motor carrier that has had its certificate suspended pursuant to this rule fails to take the required action to have its certificate reinstated, the commission may revoke its certificate pursuant to the provisions of rule 4901-5-03 of the Administrative Code.

Last updated July 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4905.81, 4921.07
Amplifies: 4921.07
Five Year Review Date: 6/20/2028
Prior Effective Dates: 10/7/2011, 6/17/2019