pa-56-31-1104: Cancelation of certificates of public convenience for motor carriers; failure to maintain evidence of insurance (Part II)

Summary

Public Meeting held July 16, 2026 Commissioners Present : Stephen M. DeFrank, Chairperson; Kimberly Barrow, Vice Chairperson; Kathryn L. Zerfuss; John F. Coleman, Jr.; Ralph V. Yanora Cancelation of Certificates of Public Convenience for Motor Carriers; Failure to Maintain Evidence of Insurance; M-2026-3063371 Tentative Order By the Commission : Pursuant to Section 512 of the Public Utility Code (Code), 66 Pa.C.S. § 512, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (Commission) is authorized to prescribe appropriate insurance requirements for motor carriers. Section 512 of the Code provides, in relevant part: The commission may, as to motor carriers, prescribe, by regulation or order, such requirements as it may deem necessary for the protection of persons or property of their patrons and the public, including the filing of surety bonds, the carrying of insurance, or the qualifications and conditions under which such carriers may act as self-insurers with respect to such matters. All motor carriers of passengers . . . shall cover each and every vehicle, transporting such passengers, with a public liability insurance policy or a surety bond issued by an insurance carrier, or a bonding company authorized to do business in this Commonwealth, in such amounts as the commission may prescribe . . . . 66 Pa.C.S. § 512. Consistent with this broad statutory charge, the Commission has promulgated regulations governing motor carrier insurance requirements at Chapter 32 of title 52 Pa....

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