(a) Content.

1. (1) The protested tariff or schedule sought to be suspended should be identified by making reference to the name of the publishing carrier, freight forwarder, or agent, to the State Highway Commission number, and to the specific items or particular provisions protested.
2. (2) Reference should also be made to the tariff or schedule and the specific provisions thereof proposed to be superseded.

3. (3) The protest should:

   1. (A) State the grounds in support thereof;
   2. (B) Indicate in what respect the protested tariff or schedule is considered to be unlawful; and
   3. (C) State what protestant offers by way of substitution.

(b) Time of filing.

1. (1) A protest against, and a prayer for suspension of, any tariff or schedule filed under the act ordinarily will not be considered unless made in writing with the commission at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the tariff or schedule.
2. (2) In an emergency satisfactorily shown by protestant, and within the time limits herein provided, a telegraphic protest may be sent to the commission and to the publishing carrier, freight forwarder, or agent stating the grounds relied upon, but such telegraphic protest must immediately be confirmed by protest filed and served in accordance with this part.