At common law a common carrier is one which holds itself out to the public as being ready to carry for hire, not as a casual employment but as a business, the goods of all persons who see fit to employ it, without retaining the right as to what or for whom it should carry or restricting shipments to full loads.
Common Carriers.
The Carriers Act, 1865 defines a common carrier as any individual, firm or company. A carrier must carry goods for hire from one place to another is called a common carrier. He is bound to carry goods for all persons without any discrimination.
Private Carriers
A private carrier is one who does not do regular business as a carrier but he may engage in some casual jobs of carrying goods for money. In fact, he carries his own goods and that's why he is known as a private carrier.
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