Alabama Public Service Commission v. Hurtsboro Trucking Co.

STEAGALL, Justice.

The issue in this appeal is whether the trial court erred in reversing an order of the Alabama Public Service Commission (hereinafter “APSC”) that denied the application of Hurtsboro Trucking Company, Inc. (hereinafter “Hurtsboro Trucking”), for authority to institute a new operation as a common carrier over irregular routes.

On May 5, 1988, Hurtsboro Trucking filed an application seeking authority to institute a new operation as a common carrier by motor vehicle over irregular routes. Nine other companies protested the application. Thereafter, the application was amended,…