### Question
How does the law define motor carrier?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 13102*, **motor carrier** is defined as:

> a person providing commercial motor vehicle (as defined in section 31132) transportation for compensation

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 13102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 131-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

