Transportation Carrier Types

Common Carriers are public utilities and must serve all of public. Common carriers offer scheduled service and/or call-and-demand services, such as taxi, sightseeing, shuttle, and charter.

Contract Carriers are limited to providing service under a private customer contract that addresses unique needs at a price not less than that of common carriers.

Household Goods Carriers are licensed to provide moving services to consumers. 

Limited Regulation Carriers include luxury limousines, charter buses, off-road scenic charter services, and children's activity buses. 

Towing Carriers provide vehicle towing services to consumers.

Transportation Network Companies (for example, Lyft or Uber) uses a digital network to connect riders to drivers.