Smith v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

Haul, Judge.

Under Federal law, it is unlawful for a common carrier to engage in any interstate operation on a public highway “unless there is in force with respect to such carrier a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Commission authorizing such operations. . .” 49 U.S.C.A. § 306. The certificate specifies the routes over which the common earner is authorized to operate and no carrier may deviate from the specified route except “under such general or special rules and regulations as the Commission may prescribe.” 49 U.S.C.A. § 308. “Any person knowingly and willfully…