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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.
Agent - a local moving company authorized to act
on behalf of a larger, national company.
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 an individual 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.
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.
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.
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, but not always assessed
by carriers.
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 90 days of
storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges of SIT
service, as well as any handling and final delivery charges.
Tariff - the mover’s required, published
price list of rules, regulations, rates and charges for the performance
of interstate moving services.
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.
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