Freight Forwarder
An entity that holds itself out to provide transportation of cargo belonging to others, using for-hire motor carriers subject to the commercial registration requirements to provide the actual interstate transportation. In the ordinary course of business, freight forwarders: (1) assemble and consolidate shipments, (2) conduct break bulk and distribution operations, and (3) assume responsibility for transportation of property from place of receipt to the place of destination. Freight Forwarders may or may not operate vehicles.