49 USC § 14121 - Definitions

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title: "49 USC § 14121 - Definitions"
title_number: 49
title_name: "TRANSPORTATION"
section_number: "14121"
section_name: "Definitions"
chapter_number: 141
chapter_name: "OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS"
subchapter_number: "II"
subchapter_name: "REPORTS AND RECORDS"
part_number: "B"
part_name: "MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 892.)"
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# § 14121. Definitions

In this subchapter, the following definitions apply:

**(1)** **Carrier and broker.—** The terms “carrier” and “broker” include a receiver or trustee of a carrier and broker, respectively.

**(2)** **Association.—** 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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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, § 103, Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 892.)

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