Trip Leasing (Interstate Commerce Act) Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, Eighty-third Congress, First Session, on H. R. 3203U.S. Government Printing Office, 1953 - Transportation, Automotive |
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... increase in leasing practices , particularly with respect to the employment of owner - operators . Motor common ... increasing dependent on the services of itinerant owner - operators of trucks . Arrangements for the use of equipment by ...
... increase in leasing practices , particularly with respect to the employment of owner - operators . Motor common ... increasing dependent on the services of itinerant owner - operators of trucks . Arrangements for the use of equipment by ...
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... increasing the mileage operated without cargo by both regulated carriers and the transporters of agricultural commodities and farm supplies , the court said this was an argument which must be addressed to the Congress . Referring to an ...
... increasing the mileage operated without cargo by both regulated carriers and the transporters of agricultural commodities and farm supplies , the court said this was an argument which must be addressed to the Congress . Referring to an ...
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... increase their rates substantially to stay in business . The whole produce distributing system in the United States has been built on these trucks that have existed with the return- haul privilege , and that certainly has been based ...
... increase their rates substantially to stay in business . The whole produce distributing system in the United States has been built on these trucks that have existed with the return- haul privilege , and that certainly has been based ...
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... increasing the cost of marketing and the spread be- tween farm and consumer prices . The economic loss involved in such wasteful use of equipment , man- power , and gasoline will be reflected in higher prices to consumers or lower ...
... increasing the cost of marketing and the spread be- tween farm and consumer prices . The economic loss involved in such wasteful use of equipment , man- power , and gasoline will be reflected in higher prices to consumers or lower ...
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... increase rates for hauling farm products , to put out of business many truckers who provide an economic and essential service , and thus to increase distribution costs . " Very sincerely , MATT TRIGGS , Assistant Legislative Director ...
... increase rates for hauling farm products , to put out of business many truckers who provide an economic and essential service , and thus to increase distribution costs . " Very sincerely , MATT TRIGGS , Assistant Legislative Director ...
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30 days 30-day lease agricultural commodities agricultural exemption American Trucking Associations Association authorized carriers BEAMER bill BLANNING cars certificated carrier CHAIRMAN Chicago citrus Commissioner KNUDSON common carrier Congress cost DOLLIVER driver economic effect exempt carriers exempt commodities fact farm products farmer flexibility Florida Foreign Commerce freight fruits and vegetables GREENBERG Growers gypsy operator HARRIS haul haulers hearings HESELTON highway HINSHAW Interstate and Foreign Interstate Commerce Act Interstate Commerce Commission itinerant leased equipment leasing practices legislation lessee livestock Loos matter ment Motor Carrier Act motor vehicle motor-carrier move movement NORDAN O'HARA owner owner-operators percent permit present PRESTON private carriers prohibit proposed question rail railroads rates reason refrigerator cars regulated carriers return load safety Safeway shippers SPEYER statement Supreme Court tion TOBIN traffic transportation trip leasing truckers violations WOLVERTON
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Page 291 - Congress to promote the effective merchandising of agricultural commodities in interstate and foreign commerce, so that the industry of agriculture will be placed on a basis of economic equality with other industries...
Page 230 - ... all to the end of developing, coordinating, and preserving a national transportation system by water, highway, and rail, as well as other means, adequate to meet the needs of the commerce of the United States, of the postal service, and of the national defense. All of the provisions of this act shall be administered and enforced with a view to carrying out the above declaration of policy.
Page 347 - ... motor vehicles used in carrying property consisting of ordinary livestock, fish (including shell fish), or agricultural (including horticultural) commodities (not including manufactured products thereof), if such motor vehicles are not used in carrying any other property, or passengers, for compensation...
Page 347 - Act, shall the provisions of this part, except the provisions of section 204 relative to qualifications and maximum hours of service of employees and safety of operation or standards of equipment...
Page 1 - At a General Session of the Interstate Commerce Commission, held at its office In Washington, DC, on the 19th day of May AD 1914.
Page 477 - Shall specify the compensation to be paid by the lessee for the rental of the leased equipment; provided, however, that such compensation shall not be computed on the basis of any division or percentage of any applicable rate or rates on any commodity or commodities transported in said vehicle or on a division or percentage of any revenue earned by said vehicle during the period for which the lease is effective.
Page 432 - ... way as to be good against all the world, including the lessor ; that the operation thereof must be conducted under the supervision and control of such carrier ; and that the vehicle must be operated by persons who are employees of the authorized operator, that is to say, who stand in the relation of servant to him as master.
Page 347 - Interior, principally for the purpose of transporting persons in and about the national parks and national monuments; or (4a) motor vehicles controlled and operated by any farmer when used in the transportation of his agricultural commodities and products thereof, or in the transportation of supplies to his farm...
Page 232 - ... to encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable charges for transportation services, without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages, or unfair or destructive competitive practices...
Page 348 - No term, condition, or limitation of a certificate shall restrict the right of an air carrier to add to or change schedules, equipment, accommodations, and facilities for performing the authorized transportation and service as the development of the business and the demands of the public shall require.