CTS Enterprises, Inc. v. Louisiana Public Service Commission

CALOGERO, Justice.

Daniel Grafton Murphy, doing business as Grafton Crossing Trucking (Murphy), filed an application with the Louisiana Public Service Commission, seeking a contract carrier permit to operate as an intrastate contract motor carrier, transporting particle board and laminated particle board throughout the state for Louisiana Laminates, Inc., and Willamette Industries’ Lillie and Surepine divisions. CTS Enterprises, Inc. filed an opposition to Murphy’s application. After a public hearing, the Public Service Commission granted Murphy *286a contract carrier permit, finding that “the…