### Question
What is the definition of common carrier?


### Answer
The definition of **common carrier** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 375*:

> any person (other than a local messenger service or the United States Postal Service) that holds itself out to the general public as a provider for hire of the transportation by water, land, or air of merchandise (regardless of whether the person actually operates the vessel, vehicle, or aircraft by which the transportation is provided) between a port or place and a port or place in the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 375*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10A-COLLECTION OF STATE CIGARETTE TAXES**

