### Question
What is the definition of association?


### Answer
The definition of **association** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 14121*:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 14121*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 141-OPERATIONS OF CARRIERS > SUBCHAPTER II-REPORTS AND RECORDS**

