Title 49 — TransportationRelease 119-73not60
§14121 Definitions
Title 49 › Subtitle SUBTITLE IV— INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION › Part B— MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS › Chapter 141— OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS › Subchapter II— REPORTS AND RECORDS › § 14121
Summary
Defines two terms for this part. "Carrier" and "broker" also include a receiver or trustee for them. "Association" means an organization for carriers or brokers under chapter 135 that does transportation-related activities under this part.
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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 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60