Missouri Revised Statutes § 390.270 - Property carrier registration required, when

390.270. Property carrier registration required, when. — Except as otherwise provided in section 390.030, no person shall engage in the business of transporting property, except household goods, by motor vehicle for hire or compensation in intrastate commerce on any public highway in this state, unless there is in force with respect to that person a property carrier registration issued by the division pursuant to the provisions of sections 390.260 to 390.350, which authorizes such transportation. (L. 1996 H.B. 991 § 3) Division of motor carrier and railroad safety abolished, duties and functions transferred to highways and transportation commission and department of transportation, 226.008