“ We cannot believe that if the evidence, as disclosed by the record, which need not be recited, had appeared in a common-law action against the respondent, a court would be justified in taking the case from the jury, and that if the jury had found against the respondent, its verdict would not be allowed to stand. The finding by the Interstate Commerce Commission that the respondent was a 'common carrier,' and therefore subject to the regulatory provisions of the Act, ought not to have less weight than a jury's verdict. ”

“ Notes
↑ A common carrier is one 'which holds itself out to the general public to engage in the transportation by motor vehicle * * * of passengers or property.' A contract carrier is any 'person which, under individual contracts or agreements, engages in' such transportation. ”

“ We hold also that the fact that appellee has actively solicited business within the bounds of his license does not support a finding that it was 'holding itself out to the general public.' A contract carrier is free to aggressively search for new business within the limits of his license. ”