carrier

Carrier is anyone that transports people or property for hire by any means of conveyance (land, water, air or pipeline). There are two types of carriers: common carriers and private carriers .

Common carriers offer transportation as a regular business, are obligated to carry anyone who offers to pay the hire, and are liable for losses and injuries arising from the carriage, usually regulated by statute . Private carriers may choose whether to contract for carriage in each specific instance.

[Last reviewed in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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