private carrier

An organization that provides telecommunications services. A private carrier may refuse to sell its services to a particular party, whereas a "common carrier" is obligated to treat all customers equally. The term also refers to shipping organizations such as private air transport and trucking companies. Contrast with common carrier.

private carrier

n. one who provides transportation or delivery of goods for money, just for the particular instance, and not as a regular business. It is distinguished from a "common carrier" which is in the business, such as buses, railroads, trucking companies, airlines and taxis. However, a private carrier may be liable for injuries to anyone who pays or shares the cost of transport. (See: common carrier, guest statute)

private carrier

a carrier who operates under a particular contract in each case and who may choose whether to accept or reject any request to carry. In the absence of a special term in the contract, a private carrier probably has no lien over the goods of a consignor. The Carriers Act 1830 does not apply to private carriers. See COMMON CARRIER.

单词	private carrier
释义	DictionarySeecommon carrier private carrier private carrier An organization that provides telecommunications services. A private carrier may refuse to sell its services to a particular party, whereas a "common carrier" is obligated to treat all customers equally. The term also refers to shipping organizations such as private air transport and trucking companies. Contrast with common carrier. MedicalSeeCarrier private carrier private carrier n. one who provides transportation or delivery of goods for money, just for the particular instance, and not as a regular business. It is distinguished from a "common carrier" which is in the business, such as buses, railroads, trucking companies, airlines and taxis. However, a private carrier may be liable for injuries to anyone who pays or shares the cost of transport. (See: common carrier, guest statute) private carrier a carrier who operates under a particular contract in each case and who may choose whether to accept or reject any request to carry. In the absence of a special term in the contract, a private carrier probably has no lien over the goods of a consignor. The Carriers Act 1830 does not apply to private carriers. See COMMON CARRIER.
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