Farm Supply Distributors, Inc. v. Washington Utilities & Transportation Commission

This case involves an action by the respondent to acquire authority from the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission), to operate as a contract carrier in serving the transportation needs of Rockford Grain Growers. Two common carriers contested the application.

A Commission examiner conducted a fact-finding hearing and issued a proposed order granting the application for a contract carrier permit. The Commission in turn denied the application. Respondent appealed this decision to the Spokane County Superior Court, where the decision was…