English Dictionary

common carrier

noun

(transport, rail transport) a person or company that undertakes to transport goods for the general public or passengers on regular routes at agreed rates.

The common carrier is responsible for transporting goods from one location to another.

意味（1）

(transport, rail transport) a person or company that undertakes to transport goods for the general public or passengers on regular routes at agreed rates.

Baldwin built the biggest by virtue of its rapport with the U.S. Steel roads. The largest of these properties is the Duluth, Missabe & Iron Range. The Missabe is, to be sure, no granger; indeed DM&IR is only technically a common carrier.

意味（2）

(US, telecommunications) a company providing public telecommunications facilities.