ICC Administration of the Motor Carrier Act, Hearings Before ... , 84-1 on ... , November 30, December 1 and 2, 1955 |
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... matter have been referred , contains two members of this committee , Senator Smathers and Senator Schoeppel . Senator Smathers , who is a mem- ber of this committee , is chairman of that Subcommittee on Surface Transportation . There is ...
... matter have been referred , contains two members of this committee , Senator Smathers and Senator Schoeppel . Senator Smathers , who is a mem- ber of this committee , is chairman of that Subcommittee on Surface Transportation . There is ...
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... matter should be noted at this time , namely , the curtain of fear which seems to enshroud this industry . Time and time again small truckers have contacted this committee requesting the oppor- tunity to testify only to discover several ...
... matter should be noted at this time , namely , the curtain of fear which seems to enshroud this industry . Time and time again small truckers have contacted this committee requesting the oppor- tunity to testify only to discover several ...
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... matter of how it is presented and the lobbyist group , if you have a lot of money back of you , I sincerely think you can present a better case than if you do not have much money . That has shown up very well in this particular case ...
... matter of how it is presented and the lobbyist group , if you have a lot of money back of you , I sincerely think you can present a better case than if you do not have much money . That has shown up very well in this particular case ...
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... , Commissioner Mahaffie of the ICC did not concur in the finding . He felt it was too limited . I might also mention that I have discussed this matter with my lawyers at great length ICC ADMINISTRATION OF THE MOTOR CARRIEK ACT 9.
... , Commissioner Mahaffie of the ICC did not concur in the finding . He felt it was too limited . I might also mention that I have discussed this matter with my lawyers at great length ICC ADMINISTRATION OF THE MOTOR CARRIEK ACT 9.
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... matter of great concern to the honorable mem- bers of that Commission that small motor carriers are kept waiting for many months , sometimes years , for the disposition of matters that they must submit to the Commission . I know that it ...
... matter of great concern to the honorable mem- bers of that Commission that small motor carriers are kept waiting for many months , sometimes years , for the disposition of matters that they must submit to the Commission . I know that it ...
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Page 255 - ... 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 27 - ... 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 470 - Section of the Bureau of Transport Economics and Statistics of the Interstate Commerce Commission...
Page 255 - ... to cooperate with the several States and the duly authorized officials thereof; and to encourage fair wages and equitable working conditions; — 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.
Page 292 - The essence of the American economic system of private enterprise is free competition. Only through full and free competition can free markets, free entry into business, and opportunities for the expression and growth of personal initiative and individual judgment be assured. The preservation and expansion of such competition is basic not only to the economic well-being but to the security of this Nation.
Page 496 - It is hereby declared to be the policy of Congress to regulate transportation by motor carriers in such manner as to recognize and preserve the Inherent advantages of, and foster sound economic conditions in, such transportation and among such carriers in the public interest...
Page 28 - For the purposes of this section a person shall be held to be affiliated with a carrier if, by reason of the relationship of such person to such carrier (whether by reason of the method of, or circumstances surrounding organization or operation, or whether established through common directors, officers, or stockholders, a voting trust or trusts, a holding or investment company or companies, or any other direct or indirect means), it is reasonable to believe that the affairs of any carrier of which...
Page 149 - ... to the need, in the public interest of adequate and efficient transportation service by such carriers at the lowest cost consistent with the furnishing of such service; and to the need of revenues sufficient to enable such carriers, under honest, economical, and efficient management to provide such service.
Page 27 - Commission must estimate the scope and appraise the effects of the curtailment of competition which will result from the proposed consolidation and consider them along with the advantages of improved service, safer operation, lower costs, etc., to determine whether the consolidation will assist in effectuating the over-all transportation policy.
Page 385 - Include * • • (8) motor vehicles used in carrying property consisting of ordinary livestock, fish (including shell fish), or agricultural (including horticultural) commodities (not including manufactured products thereof...