(1) The Department of Highways shall take all steps necessary to carry into effect the provisions of KRS 280.010 to 280.110, and shall have printed all blanks, rules and directions necessary to enforce its rules and regulations.
(2) The department shall supervise and regulate every bridge company and ferry company, and shall fix such classifications and make such rules and regulations for the control of such companies as it deems necessary. It shall regulate the rates of toll to be charged, and the services, hours of service and safety of operations of each such company. It shall require the filing of reports and any other data of such companies as to all matters affecting their relationship with the traveling public.