primary business test
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From 377 U.S. 311 - Red Ball Motor Freight, Inc. v. Shannon · 1964Most cited · 88 citing opinions
If the primary business of an operator is found to be manufacturing or some other noncarrier commercial enterprise, then it must be determined whether the motor operations are in bona fide furtherance of the primary business or whether they are conducted as a related or secondary enterprise with the purpose of profiting from the transportation performed. In our opinion, they cannot be both.