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Moving Terms
Accessorial (Additional) Services
Services such as packing, appliance servicing, unpacking, or
piano stair carries that you request to be performed (or are necessary
because of landlord requirements or other special circumstances).
Charges for these services are in addition to the transportation
charges.
Advanced Charges
Charges for services not performed by the mover but instead
by a professional, craftsman or other third party at your request.
The charges for these services are paid for by the mover and
added to your bill of lading charges.
AMSA Certified Mover
An interstate carrier that transports your household goods
shipment under its own operating authority, granted by the Federal
Highway Administration. AMSA Certified Movers subscribe to the
AMSA Code of Conduct and have pledged to conduct their business
in the most efficient and professional manner possible.
AMSA Certified Van Line
An interstate carrier that transports your household goods
shipment under its own authority, granted by the Federal Highway
Administration, on a national basis.
Appliance Service
Preparation of major electrical appliances to make them safe
for shipment.
Bill of Lading
The receipt for your goods and the contract for their transportation.
It is your responsibility to understand the bill of lading before
you sign it. If you do not agree with something on the bill
of lading, do not sign it until you are satisfied that it is
correct. The bill of lading is an important document. Don't
lose or misplace your copy.
Binding/Non-Binding Estimate
A binding estimate is an agreement made in advance with the
mover that guarantees the total cost of the move based on the
quantities and services shown on the estimate. A non-binding
estimate is the carrier's approximation of the cost based on
the estimated weight of the shipment and the accessorial services
requested. A non-binding estimate is not binding on the carrier
and the final charges will be based on the actual weight and
tariff provisions in effect.
Carrier
The mover providing transportation of your household goods.
C.O.D.
Transportation for a private shipper for which payment is required
at the time of delivery at the destination residence (or warehouse).
Expedited Service
An agreement with the mover to perform transportation by a
set date in exchange for charges based on a higher minimum weight.
Flight Charge
An extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs.
Guaranteed Pickup and Delivery Service
An additional level of service whereby dates of service are
guaranteed, with the mover providing reimbursement for delays.
This premium service is often subject to minimum weight requirements.
High Value Article
Items included in a shipment that are valued at more than $100
per pound. These items should be disclosed to the mover to ensure
they are protected accordingly.
Inventory
The detailed descriptive list of your household goods showing
the number and condition of each item.
Linehaul Charges
Charges for the vehicle transportation portion of your move.
These charges apply in addition to the additional service charges.
Long Carry
An added charge for carrying articles excessive distances between
the mover's vehicle and your residence.
Order for Service
The document authorizing the mover to transport your household
goods.
Order (Bill of Lading) Number
The number used to identify and track your shipment.
Peak Season Rates
Higher linehaul charges that are applicable during the summer
months.
Pickup and Delivery Charges
Separate transportation charges applicable for transporting
your shipment between the SIT warehouse and your residence.
Shuttle Service
Use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that
are not accessible to the mover's normal linehaul equipment.
Storage-In-Transit (SIT)
Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further
transportation, for example, if your new home isn't quite ready
to occupy. You must specifically request SIT service, which
may not exceed a total of 180 days of storage, and you will
be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well
as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges.
Valuation
The degree of "worth" of the shipment. 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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