69-12-301. Classification of motor carriers. (1) Motor carriers are divided into three classes to be known as:

(a)Class A motor carriers;

(b)Class D motor carriers; and

(c)Class E motor carriers.

(2)Class A motor carriers include all motor carriers operating between fixed termini or over a regular route and under regular rates or charges, based upon either station-to-station rates or upon a mileage rate or scale.

(3)Class D motor carriers include all motor carriers operating motor vehicles transporting garbage.

(4)Class E motor carriers include all transportation network carriers.