### Question
How does the law define leasing company?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 14504a*, **leasing company** is defined as:

> a lessor that is engaged in the business of leasing or renting for compensation motor vehicles without drivers to a motor carrier, motor private carrier, or freight forwarder

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 14504a*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 145-FEDERAL-STATE RELATIONS**

