(a) Liability for storage or equipment rental charges assessed against a motor carrier by a railroad or steamship company shall be as follows if the charges arise out of a delay caused by the consignor or consignee of the freight:
- (1) The consignor is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignor caused the delay.
- (2) The consignee is liable to the motor carrier for the charges if the consignee caused the delay.
- (b) Nothing in this section shall affect the rights, duties, and obligations between a railroad or steamship company and a motor carrier.