Hazmat, The Shipper, The Carrier, & The Driver

I have a question on what and who the Carrier is because it sounds the same as The Driver.

Definition the CDL book gives me:

<< The Carrier
* Takes the shipment from the shipper to its destination.
* Prior to transportation, checks that the shipper correctly described, marked, labeled, and otherwise prepared the shipment for transportation.
* Refuses improper shipments.
* Reports accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.

The Driver
* Makes sure the shipper has identified, marked, and labeled the hazardous materials properly.
* Refuses leaking packages and shipments.
* Placards vehicle when loading, if required.
* Safely transports the shipment without delay.
* Follows all special rules about transporting hazardous materials.
* Keeps hazardous materials shipping papers and emergency response information in the proper place. >>


Doesn't the driver take the shipment from the shipper to its destination? So, I'm a little confused. Can anyone straighten me out? Before I go take my hazmat test.

-Crypto

 

I guess what I'm trying to ask is what is everyone's definition of the Carrier vs the Shipper?

 

Thanks, Big Don.. I don't start my CDL Academy till Aug. 20th. So, I'm going into this carrier knowing nothing. Which I hope will help me. My last carrier I was a hot head, had an attitude because I knew to much about the trade. This one I don't know anything about. So, I hope it works out. Now I can say I really don't know anything and mean it... lol