Motor Carrier Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Carrier Act of 1980 - Amends the Interstate Commerce Act to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue a certificate authorizing a person to provide transportation as a motor common carrier of property if the Commission determines that such transportation is consistent with the present or future public convenience and necessity. Sets forth the factors the Commission should consider in making such a determination, including the evidence of public support and the quality of available service. Exempts from such procedures applications for authority to provide specified transportation services, including: (1) transportation to any point not served by a certified motor carrier of property; (2) service as a direct substitute for abandoned rail services; and (3) transportation for the United States of specified commodities. Limits the carriers who may protest an application to those who possess or have filed an application to possess authority to handle the traffic for which application is being made. Directs the Commission to develop expedited procedures to process applications of individual motor carriers of property seeking removal of specified operating restrictions, inc…