Motor Carrier Energy Conservation and Regulatory Reform Act of 1979

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Carrier Energy Conservation and Regulatory Reform Act of 1979 - Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission, in motor common carrier application proceedings, to: (1) require certificates to specify the transportation to be provided by the carrier; (2) consider the removal of restrictions on the list of commodities to be carried and the routes to be used; and (3) require protesting carriers to prove their own ability to handle the traffic in question. Permits intercorporate hauling to be conducted without a certificate or permit issued by the Commission when the Commission is notified of such operations and such notice contains a list of participating subsidiary companies. Requires vehicles used in such hauling to carry a Commission-receipted and returned copy of such notice. Directs the Commission, when considering applications for the approval of ratemaking agreements, to permit specified discussion and voting by representatives of motor carriers and/or shippers on matters pertaining to traffic or existing or proposed provisions. Directs the Commission to promulgate and maintain standards and procedures for the establishment of rate levels adequate to insure a fair and reason…