625 ILCS 5/ Illinois Vehicle Code.

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4807) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4807)

Sec. 18c-4807. Bill of Lading or Similar Documentation Required. (1) General Requirements. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this Section, every motor common carrier of property shall be required to issue a bill of lading and freight bill indicating the commodities transported, weight thereof (where freight charges are assessed by weight), the points of origin and destination of such commodities, the consignor and consignee, and the charge therefor. If the commodities are not delivered by the originating carrier, the bill of lading or freight bill shall indicate the point of interchange and the connecting carrier. This Section shall not apply to motor contract carriers of property.

(2) Exceptions.

(a) Simplified Documentation. The Commission may prescribe simplified documentation to be issued by classes of carriers where such requirements would be less burdensome and would effectuate the purposes of this Chapter. Simplified documentation shall be prescribed for the following classes of carriers:

(i) Motor common carriers of shipments composed of parcels weighing 100 pounds or less and not exceeding 200 pounds from one consignor to one consignee on one day;

(ii) Carriers of agricultural or dairy products, poultry, eggs, or fruits;

(iii) Aggregate carriers; and

(iv) Messenger carriers; and

(v) Such other classes as the Commission may, from time to time, determine.

(b) Supplementary Requirements. The Commission may adopt supplementary requirements for the issuance or carrying of documentation for household goods carriers or other carriers where large numbers of non-commercial shippers may be affected and such documentation is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Chapter.

(c) Commodity descriptions for shipments weighing 10 pounds or less. Where a shipment weighs ten pounds or less, except when it contains dangerous articles or hazardous materials, the following may be used in lieu of a commodity description: "Parcel 10 Pounds or Under".

(Source: P.A. 85-1407.)

(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 4 Art IX heading) ARTICLE IX. SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY: INSURANCE

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4901) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4901)

Sec. 18c-4901. Insurance Coverage as a Prerequisite to Operations. No motor carrier of property shall operate within this State unless it has on file with the Commission or its agent proof of continuous insurance or surety coverage in accordance with Commission regulations.

(Source: P.A. 85-553.)

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4902) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4902)

Sec. 18c-4902. Commission to Set Insurance Coverage Limits and Establish Procedures. The Commission shall prescribe the amounts of insurance or surety coverage required as a minimum, the maximum allowable deductible limits, procedures for the filing and rejection or return of filings, and such other reasonable regulations regarding insurance or surety coverage as are necessary to protect the travelling and shipping or receiving public.

(Source: P.A. 85-553.)

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4903) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4903)

Sec. 18c-4903. Implied Terms of Insurance Coverage. Each certificate or other proof of insurance or surety coverage shall have, as an implied term, that the insurance or surety coverage will remain in effect continuously until notice of cancellation is filed in accordance with Commission regulations, and that all motor vehicles operated by or under authority of the carrier will be covered, whether or not such vehicles have been reported to the insurance, surety, or other company. Filing proof of insurance with the Commission shall constitute acceptance of this implied term, and such acceptance may not thereafter be withdrawn except on withdrawal of all proof of insurance or surety coverage.

(Source: P.A. 85-553.)

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4904) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4904)

Sec. 18c-4904. Liability to Be Covered by Insurance. Insurance or surety under this Article shall cover the carrier's liability for injury to persons and damage to property other than cargo. Coverage shall, in the case of motor common carriers, also extend to cargo damage.

(Source: P.A. 85-553.)

(625 ILCS 5/18c-4905) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-4905)

Sec. 18c-4905. Self-insurance. The Commission may exempt a carrier from the requirement of Sections 18c-4901, 18c-4902, 18c-4903, and 18c-4904 of this Chapter if it determines that the carrier has the financial ability to pay for any and all damages the liability for which would otherwise be assumed by an insurance or surety company under the referenced sections. Each carrier so exempted shall file periodic reports, at such intervals as the Commission shall specify, showing its continuing ability to act as a self-insurer. The Commission may rescind an exemption on 10 days' notice if rescission appears necessary to protect the public. Upon the granting or rescission of a self-insured status of a carrier by the Commission, the Commission shall immediately notify, in writing, the Illinois Department of Transportation of the name, address, and other pertinent information required by the Department of Transportation concerning the status of the carrier.

(Source: P.A. 84-1246.)

(625 ILCS 5/Ch. 18C Sub-ch. 5 heading) SUB-CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO TRANSPORTATION OF PROPERTY OVER PUBLIC ROADS

(625 ILCS 5/Ch 18C Sub 5 Art I heading) ARTICLE I. BROKERS

(625 ILCS 5/18c-5101) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-5101)

Sec. 18c-5101. Unlawful Activities. It shall be unlawful for any person:

(1) To act as a broker without a license in good standing issued to it by the Commission;

(2) To act as a broker in violation of any provision of this Chapter, Commission regulations and orders, or any other law of this state;

(3) To act as a broker of any shipment which the person owns or in which the person has a beneficial interest;

(4) To act as a broker of any shipment over which the person is able to exercise control because the person acting as a broker owns or controls the shipper, the shipper owns or controls the person acting as a broker, or there is a common ownership or control of the two;

(5) Which is also a broker to act or represent itself as a shipper in dealing with a common or contract carrier of property by motor vehicle;

(6) To act as a broker in connection with transportation by a person other than an authorized common or contract carrier of property by motor vehicle, unless the carrier does not require authorization to transport the shipment;

(7) To act as a broker in connection with transportation at other than lawfully applicable rates for the motor carrier service;

(8) To act as a broker in any name other than that which appears on its Commission license;

(9) To act as a broker without fully disclosing its brokering status;

(10) To provide transportation service with regard to freight for which it was the broker;

(11) To receive any compensation for brokering services other than a fee assessed to the shipper or, alternatively, to the carrier, in addition to freight charges at lawfully applicable rates for the motor carrier service;

(12) To advertise, offer, or give anything of value to a shipper, consignor, or consignee, other than inexpensive promotional items; or

(13) Act as a broker of household goods.

(Source: P.A. 84-796.)

(625 ILCS 5/18c-5102) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 18c-5102)

Sec. 18c-5102. Licensing of Brokers. (1) Procedures for Issuing Brokers' Licenses. The Provisions of Article II of Sub-chapter 4 of this Chapter which govern the form and manner of filing of applications for authority, notice to be given to the public, and hearing, shall likewise govern the issuance of a brokers' license.

(2) Standards for Review of Brokers' License Applications. The Commission shall issue a license authorizing a person to act as a statewide broker of general commodities where:

(a) The person has properly filed an application on forms prescribed by the Commission;

(b) The person has remitted the filing fee prescribed by the Commission;

(c) The person has filed proof of bond or insurance as required by Commission regulations; and

(d) The Commission has determined that the person is fit, willing, and able to;

(i) Act as a statewide broker of general commodities as authorized by the license; and

(ii) Comply with provisions of this Chapter, Commission regulations and orders. Otherwise, the application shall be denied.

(3) Suspension or Revocation of Brokers' Licenses. If at any time the Commission determines after notice and hearing that the holder of a broker's license is not fit, willing, or able to continue to act as a broker, the Commission may suspend or revoke the license.

(Source: P.A. 84-796.)