(1) A carrier must conduct operations under the exact name shown on its household goods permit. If a carrier does business under a trade or assumed name, that name must also appear on the permit.
(2) A carrier may not operate under a name that is similar to another carrier unless one of the following conditions applies:
(a) The carrier whose name is similar has given written permission to use the name.
(b) The commission authorizes use of the similar name. Before authorizing use of a similar name, the commission must first determine that the use of the similar name will not mislead the shipping public or result in unfair or destructive competitive practices.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
80.01.040,
80.04.160,
81.04.250,
81.28.040,
81.80.120,
81.80.130 and
81.80.290. WSR 08-02-049 (Docket TV-070466, General Order R-547), § 480-15-390, filed 12/27/07, effective 1/27/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
81.04.160 and
80.01.040. WSR 99-01-077 (Order R-454, Docket No. TV-971477), § 480-15-390, filed 12/15/98, effective 1/15/99.]