§ 46.2-2155. Power and duty of Department
The Department shall regulate and control all household goods carriers not herein exempted, doing business in the Commonwealth, in all matters relating to the performance of their duties as such carriers and their rates and charges therefor, which rates and charges shall be filed with and subject to approval by the Department by individual household […]
§ 46.2-2156. Solicitation, booking, registration by other persons prohibited; storage-in-transit
A. No person except a certificated household goods carrier, its parent, or its wholly owned subsidiary company, or other entity under complete ownership, or an employee of the above certificated carrier may solicit, book or register a shipment of household goods moving intrastate and only in the name of that certificated carrier. B. No person […]
§ 46.2-2150. Required certificates of fitness
No household goods carrier, unless otherwise exempted, shall engage in intrastate operations on any highway within the Commonwealth without first having obtained from the Department a certificate of fitness authorizing such operation. 2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889.
§ 46.2-2151. Considerations for determination of issuance of certificate
In determining whether the certificate of fitness required by this article shall be granted, the Department may, among other things, consider the provisions of § 46.2-2108.6, the applicant’s character and fitness, and the applicant’s compliance with federal, state, and local taxes. 2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889.
§ 46.2-2152. Control by Department
Every household goods carrier is hereby declared to be subject to control, supervision and regulation by the Department. 2001, c. 596.
§ 46.2-2149. Certain household goods carriers exempt from certain provisions of article
Household goods carriers transporting household goods for a lesser distance than thirty-one road miles are exempt from this article except the provisions of § 46.2-2168. 2001, c. 596.
§ 46.2-2148. Required permit
No property carrier, unless otherwise exempted, shall transport property on any highway within the Commonwealth on an intrastate basis without first having obtained from the Department a permit authorizing such operation. 2001, c. 596.
§ 46.2-2146. Effect of unfair claims settlement practices on self-insured motor carriers
The provisions of subdivisions 4, 6, 11 and 12 of subsection A of § 38.2-510 shall apply to each holder of a certificate of fitness or permit issued by and under the authority of the Department who, in lieu of filing an insurance policy, has deposited with the State Treasurer state, federal or municipal bonds […]
§ 46.2-2147. Certain household goods carriers exempted from article
Household goods carriers transporting solely household goods under a certificate of fitness issued pursuant to this chapter are exempt from the provisions of this article. 2001, c. 596; 2011, cc. 881, 889.
§ 46.2-2143.2. Special insurance provisions for certain carriers
A. The provisions of this section shall apply only to motor carriers exempt under subdivision 6 of § 46.2-2101 and insurance policies maintained by such carriers pursuant to this article. B. Insurance coverage for motor carriers shall be primary, and the requirements of § 46.2-2143.1 may be satisfied by any of the following: 1. Insurance […]