BROKER assumes too many of the motor carrier responsibilities
Most brokers pose as “motor carrier” to get the load from a shipper
BROKERS become as LIABLE as a motor carrier during broker operations AND RUN AWAY WHEN THERE IS A LOSS
BROKERS get the impression they are not LIABLE
¡MOST OF BROKERING PROBLEMS arise from the misconceptions
GOVERNMENT & SHIPPING want to separate brokering from carriage
BROKERS ARE A “SHIPPER” by LAW, not a carrier, and must act the part
ACTS OF TAKING POSSESSION, separate the two
STRICT LIABILITY when loss occurs “CARMACK” 49 USC 14706
CAN THE BROKER TRULY ESCAPE LIABILITY? Sec 14103
Why the law changed
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