### Question
How is the "intermodal equipment provider" defined?


### Answer
The term **intermodal equipment provider** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 31151* as follows -

> any person that interchanges intermodal equipment with a motor carrier pursuant to a written interchange agreement or has a contractual responsibility for the maintenance of the intermodal equipment

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 31151*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VI-MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER PROGRAMS > PART B-COMMERCIAL > CHAPTER 311-COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER III-SAFETY REGULATION**

