The grant of operating authority that common carriers receive. A carrier must prove that a public need exists and that the carrier is fit, willing, and able to provide the needed service. The certificate may specify the commodities the carrier may haul, and the routes it may use.
The document issued by the Surface Transportation Board authorizing the operations of a household goods carrier in interstate or foreign commerce.
A certificate issued to an air carrier under 49 U.S.C. 41102, by the Department of Transportation authorizing the carrier to engage in air transportation. ( Airline On-Time Performance Data, Air Carrier Financial Reports (Form 41 Financial Data) )
A certificate issued by FERC that allows the recipient to engage in the transportation and/or sale for resale of natural gas in interstate commerce or to acquire and operate facilities needed to accomplish this.
A special permit commonly issued by a state commission that authorizes a utility to engage in business, construct facilities, or perform some other service.
A document filed with the state public utility commission that certifies a company as a carrier.
The document issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission authorizing the operations of a household goods carrier in interstate or foreign commerce.