### Question
What is the definition of carrier?


### Answer
The definition of **carrier** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 13102*:

> a motor carrier, a water carrier, and a freight forwarder

#### 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**

