R2-44     Process agent

(a) All motor carriers operating under certificates of public convenience and necessity, or having pending applications to so operate, shall file with the Division of Motor Vehicles a designation in writing of the name and post-office address of a person residing in the State of North Carolina upon whom notice of applications, hearings and orders in proceedings under said Act may be made.

(b) In proceedings before the Commission involving the lawfulness of rates, charges, or practices, service of notice upon the person or agent who has filed a tariff in behalf of such carrier shall be deemed to be due and sufficient service upon the carrier.

(NCUC Docket No. M-100, Sub 109, 5/20/86; NCUC Docket No. T-100, Sub 32, 8/23/95; NCUC Docket No. T-100, Sub 49, 01/09/04.)