BEFORE THE WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION


       
In the Matter of a Petition by

HECKMAN MOTORS, INC., C-992

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		 DOCKET NO. TC-991422
		
		 ORDER AUTHORIZING CARRIER
		 TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE
		 CALLED FOR UNDER ITS 
		 CERTIFICATE
  On September 15, 1999, Heckman Motors, Inc., C-992, filed a petition with the 
Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission requesting permission to 
temporarily discontinue service called for under its certificate.

  Specifically, the carrier requested authority to discontinue its Silverdale 
passenger service until further notice.

  In its request, the carrier stated that the temporary discontinuance is 
required due to weather conditions during the winter months and the dramatic 
drop in ridership which makes offering service non-compensatory and endangers 
the company's viability as a common carrier.

   In its petition to temporarily discontinue service the carrier stated that 
it has provided adequate and proper notice to its customers in compliance with 
the provisions of 
WAC 480-30-060.

  Pursuant to review of the petition and recommendations, the Commission finds 
that the carrier should be allowed to discontinue service to and from 
Silverdale.

O R D E R

  IT IS ORDERED That Heckman Motors, Inc., C-992, shall be authorized to 
discontinue service called for under its certificate of public convenience and 
necessity.  Said route to be discontinued effective October 5, 1999, with 
service to be resumed not later than 
June 1, 2000.  Carrier will be required to file a new time schedule at least 30 
days prior to resuming service.  

  DATED at Olympia, Washington this 29th day of September, 1999.

  WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION




     CAROLE J. WASHBURN,  Secretary