Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:law
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| gptkbp:defines |
Entities that transport goods or people for the general public under license or authority of a regulatory body
|
| gptkbp:distinctiveFeature |
Private carriers
|
| gptkbp:example |
Telecommunications companies
Airlines Shipping companies Railroads Bus companies |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Common Carriers
|
| gptkbp:legalObligation |
Must provide service to the general public without discrimination
Liable for loss or damage to goods unless due to act of God, public enemy, or inherent nature of goods |
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
gptkb:Common_law
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| gptkbp:regulates |
gptkb:Department_of_Transportation
gptkb:Federal_Communications_Commission State Public Utility Commissions |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Public_utilities
Freight forwarders Contract carriers |
| gptkbp:subject |
Licensing and regulatory oversight
Non-discrimination requirements Tariffs and published rates |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Title_47_of_the_United_States_Code
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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