Winning one for the shipper, interstate definition gains. (federal appeals court definition of interstate commerce)

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Winning one for the shipper, interstate definition gains

While the debate over intrastate trucking regulation continues, shippers won an important battle recently.

A federal appeals court held that goods moved from out of state to a warehouse or distribution center for distribution within the state remain in interstate commerce until final delivery.

That ruling should lead to substantial savings for shippers and consignees. Interstate trucking rates are often deeply discounted and generally lower than heavily regulated intrastate rates. The ruling also means ...

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