§1312.16. Substitution of service.
49 C.F.R. § 1312.16
If a water or motor carrier (hereafter referred to as Carrier A) desires to have the option of substituting the services of a carrier of a different transportation mode (hereafter referred to as Carrier B) for part of its movement of a shipment, it may do so if:
The shipment moves on the bill of lading that would be used if Carrier A were performing the service;
Carrier A assumes the responsibility for the lading while it is in the possession of Carrier B; and
Movement of the lading has been made prior to, or will be made subsequent to, the service performed by Carrier B.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1321(a), 13702(a), 13702(b), and 13702(d).
Source
Source: 62 FR 19058, Apr. 18, 1997, unless otherwise noted.