Title 49 — TransportationRelease 119-73
§14121 Definitions
Title 49 › Subtitle SUBTITLE IV— - INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION › Part PART B— - MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS › Chapter CHAPTER 141— - OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - REPORTS AND RECORDS › § 14121
Summary
Defines key words used here. "Carrier" and "broker" also cover a receiver or trustee who is running that carrier or broker. "Association" is an organization kept by or for a group of carriers or brokers that provides transportation or related services under chapter 135.
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Title 49, §14121
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In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:
(1)The terms “carrier” and “broker” include a receiver or trustee of a carrier and broker, respectively.
(2)The term “association” means an organization maintained by or in the interest of a group of carriers or brokers providing transportation or service subject to jurisdiction under chapter 135 that performs a service, or engages in activities, related to transportation under this part.
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Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11141 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a).
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Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
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49 U.S.C. § 14121
Title 49 — Transportation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73