The Moving
Glossary.
Terminology used in the Moving Industry
Additional Services
Services such as packing, appliance servicing,
unpacking, or stair carries that are needed
due to either your request or building regulations
may result in additional charges.
Advanced Charges
Charges for services performed by a third
party at your request. The charges for these
services are paid for by the mover and added
to the charges on your Bill of Lading.
Agent
A local moving company authorized to act
on behalf of a larger, national company.
Bill of Lading
This is the contract between the mover and
the customer. It also acts as a receipt.
It is important to understand everything
on the bill of lading before you sign it.
Binding/Non-Binding Estimate
- Binding: The mover quotes a flat price
based upon a given inventory. No matter
how long the job takes, the flat price
is always paid. It is given only when
an onsite estimate is performed.
- Non-Binding: These estimates are based
upon the movers' previous experience of
jobs similar to yours. As the name suggests,
these estimates are subject to change.
- Hourly Rates: Customers are charged
by the hour per man, per truck.
Carrier
This is the mover that you are working with.
C.O.D. - Cash on delivery
This is when payment is required at the
time of delivery.
Expedited Service
This is an agreement to transport goods
by a set date in exchange for a higher rate.
Guaranteed Pickup and Delivery Service
A premium service whereby dates of service
are guaranteed, with the mover providing
reimbursement for delays. This type of service
is often subject to minimum weight requirements.
High Value Article
These are items in a shipment that are valued
at more than $100 per pound.
Inventory
The detailed descriptive list of your household
goods showing the quantity and condition
of each item.
Linehaul Charges
Basic method of billing for long distance
service. Linehaul charges are calculated
by mileage and the weight of your shipment.
Linehaul charges may not include fees for
charges such as the ones noted above in
'additional charges'.
Local Moving
Local moving usually refers to moves of
less than 100 miles within the same state.
This type of move is based on hourly rates
and is regulated by the states DOT (Deptartment
of Transportation) or other regulatory body.
Long Distance
- Intra State: This is a move of more
than 100 miles within the same state.
- Inter State: This is a move from one
state to another and is billed by weight
and distance. This type of move is regulated
by the United States Department of Transportation.
Long Carry Charge
An additional charge incurred when articles
must be carried an excessive distance to
the movers truck.
Order for Service
The authorizing document allowing movers
to move your goods.
Order Number Also known as the Bill
of Lading.
It's the number used to identify and track
your shipment.
Peak Season Rates
A premium rate that is charged at certain
times of the year. This rate is generally
applied in the summer months.
Pickup and Delivery Charges
This is an additional charge that is applied
when you have to transport your shipment
between the Storage in Transit warehouse
and your residence.
Shuttle Service
Occurs when a smaller vehicle is used to
haul goods to a location that is not accessible
to large moving trailers.
Stair-Carry Charge
An extra charge for carrying items up or
down flights of stairs.
Storage-In-Transit (SIT)
Temporary warehousing of your goods pending
further transportation or transportation
to your new home if it isn't ready for occupancy.
You may not exceed a total of 180 days of
storage, and you are responsible for the
added SIT charges as well as the warehouse
handling and final delivery charges.
Valuation
The amount your goods are worth. The valuation
charge compensates the mover for assuming
a greater degree of liability than that
provided for in the base transportation
charges.
Warehouse Handling
An additional charge applicable each time
SIT service is provided. This charge compensates
the mover for the physical placement and
removal of items within the warehouse.
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