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

(a) Class A motor carriers;

(b) Class B motor carriers;

(c) Class C motor carriers;

(d) Class D motor carriers; and

(e) 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 B motor carriers include all motor carriers operating under regular rates or charges based upon either station-to-station rates or upon a mileage rate or scale and not between fixed termini or over a regular route.

(4) Class C motor carriers include all motor carriers where the remuneration is fixed in and the transportation service furnished under a contract, charter, agreement, or undertaking.

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

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