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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 390.011 (2026)

Purpose of law

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  390.011.  Purpose of law — how construed. — It is hereby declared that the legislation contained in this chapter is enacted for the following purposes:

  (1)  To promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient transportation;

  (2)  To promote the most productive use of equipment and energy resources; and

  (3)  To conserve the interests and convenience of the public.  No right, privilege, or permit granted or obtained under or by virtue of the provisions of this chapter shall ever be construed as a vested right, privilege, or permit; and the general assembly retains full legislative power over, concerning and pertaining to the subject or subjects legislated upon in this chapter and the power and right to alter, amend or repeal any provision of this chapter at its pleasure.

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(RSMo 1939 § 5736, A.L. 1951 p. 547 § 390.010, A.L. 1986 H.B. 1428)

Prior revision: 1929 § 5281

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases, 1957–1988 · leading case: State Ex Rel. Toedebusch Transfer, Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 520 S.W.2d 38 (Mo. 1975).
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State Ex Rel. Toedebusch Transfer, Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 520 S.W.2d 38 (Mo. 1975). · cites it 5× “011) of Chapter 390 states the purpose of the Bus and Truck Law, and how it shall be construed, in these words: “It is hereby declared that the legislation contained in sections 390.011 to 390.176 is enacted for the sole purpose of promoting and conserving the interests and…”
State ex rel. Holland Indus., Inc. v. Div. of Transp., 762 S.W.2d 48 (Mo. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 6× “The same provision is contained in Section 390.011, RSMo 1986. Thus, Premier has no vested right that is impaired by consideration of the application of Holland under either the 1978 or 1986 law.”
State ex rel. Beaufort Transfer Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 593 S.W.2d 241 (Mo. Ct. App. 1979). · cites it 3× “In the event a motor carrier, to which a certificate or permit shall have been issued under the provisions of sections 390.011 to 390.176, shall sell, transfer, or assign the business, rights or assets of such motor carrier, or any part thereof, and such motor carrier and the…”
City of Nevada v. Bastow, 328 S.W.2d 45 (Mo. Ct. App. 1959). · cites it 2× “, of this chapter reads: “No other or additional policies, bonds or licenses than those prescribed in sections 390.011 to 390.176 shall be required of any motor carrier to which sections 390.”
State Ex Rel. Smithco Transp. Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 316 S.W.2d 6 (Mo. 1958). · cites it 2× “030 reads in part as follows: "Vehicles exempted "The provisions of sections 390.011 to 390.176 shall not apply to: * * * * * * "4.”
State ex rel. Gulf Transp. Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 658 S.W.2d 448 (Mo. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “This is not to say that the P.S.C. may not conclude, if supported by substantial and competent evidence on the whole record, that other public interest considerations outweigh the salutary effects of competition in a given case.”
State ex rel. Twehous Excavating Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 617 S.W.2d 104 (Mo. Ct. App. 1981). “In order to grant the authority the Commission must have found from the evidence that “public convenience and necessity will be promoted or that there is a public need for the creation of the service proposed; that the applicant is qualified properly to perform the service…”
State ex rel. Lee Am. Freight Sys., Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 411 S.W.2d 190 (Mo. 1966). · cites it 2× “Louis commercial zone is exempted, it is pursuant to the provisions of § 390.”
State ex rel. Nat'l Trailer Convoy, Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 488 S.W.2d 942 (Mo. Ct. App. 1972). “If the commission shall find from the evidence that public convenience and necessity will be promoted, or that there is public need for the creation of the service proposed, or any part thereof, and that the applicant is qualified properly to perform the service proposed and to…”
State ex rel. Conner v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 703 S.W.2d 577 (Mo. Ct. App. 1986). “In determining whether a certificate should be issued, the commission shall give reasonable consideration to the transportation service being furnished by any common carrier by rail or motor vehicle and the effect which the proposed transportation service may have upon such…”
State ex rel. Churchill Truck Lines, Inc. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n of the State, 734 S.W.2d 586 (Mo. Ct. App. 1987). “If the commission shall find from the evidence that public convenience and necessity will be promoted or that there is public need for the creation of the service proposed, or any part thereof, and that the applicant is qualified properly to perform the service proposed and to…”
State ex rel. Smithco Transp. Co. v. Pub. Serv. Comm'n, 307 S.W.2d 361 (Mo. Ct. App. 1957). “Motor vehicles while being used exclusively to transport: “(1) Stocker and feeder livestock from farm to farm, or from market to farm; “(2) Farm or dairy products including livestock from a farm or dairy to a creamery, warehouse or other original storage or market; “(3)…”
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