§ 13701 Requirements for reasonable rates, classifications, through routes, rules, and practices for certain transportation
§ 13702 Tariff requirement for certain transportation
§ 13703 Certain collective activities; exemption from antitrust laws
§ 13704 Household goods rates—estimates; guarantees of service
§ 13705 Requirements for through routes among motor carriers of passengers
§ 13706 Liability for payment of rates
§ 13707 Payment of rates
§ 13708 Billing and collecting practices
§ 13709 Procedures for resolving claims involving unfiled, negotiated transportation rates
§ 13710 Additional billing and collecting practices
§ 13711 Alternative procedure for resolving undercharge disputes
§ 13712 Government traffic
§ 13713 Food and grocery transportation
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Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 49 > Subtitle IV > Part B > Chapter 137 - Rates and Through Routes

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