Contract and Common Carriers - Industry Permit Info
Contract Carriers are limited to providing service pursuant to a contract that addresses unique customer requirements at a price not less than that of existing common carriers. These carriers are issued a permit which authorizes them to perform agreed upon services for their contracted customer. There is no obligation or ability to serve the general public.
Common Carriers are statutorily declared to be a public utility and must serve the public indiscriminately. Common carriers offer scheduled and/or call-and-demand services, such as: taxi, sightseeing, shuttle, and charter services.
Want to apply for a permit?
Applying for a permit for a common or contract carrier? Information about the application process can be found here. There are additional requirements you must comply with once you receive your permit.
Vehicle and Business Forms
Daily vehicle inspection form
USDOT - Periodic vehicle inspection report (16 or more)
PUC - Periodic vehicle inspection report (16 or more)
Periodic vehicle inspection report (15 or fewer)
Form for waiver (general)
Rules and Regulations
PUC Rules
Contract Carriers are subject to 6000 Series (General Rules) and
Tariff Questions?
Contact Gary Gramlick at 303-894-2870.
Applications for Contract Carriers
- 01-New, or extend, PERMANENT permit.pdf
- 02-New, or extend, TEMPORARY permit.pdf
- 03-New, or to extend, EMERGENCY TEMPORARY permit.pdf
- 04-Transfer existing PERMANENT permit.pdf
- 05-Transfer existing TEMPORARY permit.pdf
- 06-Transfer existing EMERGENCY TEMPORARY permit.pdf
- 13-ABANDON existing permit.pdf
- 14-SUSPEND existing permit.pdf
Applications for Common Carriers
01-New, or extend, PERMANENT AUTHORITY.pdf
02-New, or extend, TEMPORARY AUTHORITY.pdf
03-New, or extend, EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY.pdf
04-Transfer existing PERMANENT certificate.pdf
05-Transfer existing TEMPORARY certificate.pdf
06-Transfer existing EMERGENCY TEMPORARY certificate.pdf
13-ABANDON existing certificate.pdf
14-SUSPEND existing certificate.pdf
Authority/permit process
The authority/permit process for common and contract carriers involves submitting an application through the online E-filings portal. These applications can be found on the common/contract carrier webpage. These applications are noticed to the interested public for a 30-day period, during which existing common carriers may have a right to object to the issuance of the requested authority. Depending on if any objections (also known as “interventions”) are filed, the Commission may issue the authority/permit directly or refer the matter to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for disposition. Common carrier authorities and contract carrier permits are issued for an indefinite period of time, unless the authority/permit is revoked, suspended, cancelled, or abandoned.
The issuance process will also involve your insurance company filing a copy of a required commercial motor vehicle liability policy on your behalf, through the online insurance portal. The filing cost for a common/contract carrier application is $35.00. A $5.00 issuance fee may also be required, if the authority/permit is granted. The purchase of vehicle stamps ($50.00/each) will also be required.