The Utilities and Transportation Commission regulates privately owned companies that provide public transportation services for compensation The degree of regulation varies depending on the industry and the nature of the services provided.

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The Licensing Services and Motor Carrier Safety sections maintain many records for transportation companies subject to UTC regulation.

Responsibilities of the Licensing Services Section include:

• determine if a company's business operations are subject to regulation by the UTC
• assist companies in the completion and filing of:
  • application for operating authority
  • proof of valid public liability and property damage insurance
  • registration of interstate authority
• provide oversight ensuring that companies satisfy requirements of maintaining valid operating authority
• provide oversight ensuring that companies satisfy requirements of maintaining public liability and property damage insurance
• respond to public records requests, interpreting operating authorities and rules and policies

Responsibilities of the Motor Carrier Safety Section include:

• investigate complaints
• provide technical assistance to carriers
• conduct audits
• perform terminal and safety inspections for all transportation companies subject to regulation.



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