Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. v. Interstate Commerce Commission and United States of America

HARLINGTON WOOD, Jr., Circuit Judge.

Four competitors1 2of A. ■ Arnold & Son Transfer & Storage Company, Inc., all mo*1265tor common carriers of household goods, appeal the decision of the Interstate Commerce Commission awarding Arnold contract carrier authority, as distinct from ordinary common carrier authority, to transport household goods for three corporate shippers.2 The competitive spark which ignites this litigation is that with contract carrier authority, Arnold can offer a discount rate to its three customers, whereas without that authority the four competing petitioners are bound to…