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FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions What is a short haul move? This is a move that is less than 450 miles. Make sure to inquire with your moving company as you may have to pay long distance charges even for short haul moves. What is a local move? This usually refers to moves that are less than 100 miles and within the same state. What is an intrastate move? This refers to a move of more than 100 miles within the same state. Will my moving company get rid of any extra trash? Yes, but they will charge you for any items they need to take to a waste disposal location, including the time required to drive to and from the area and the management fee required. How will my movers know which items to take and which ones should be left? Make sure you clearly indicate to your packers and movers which exactly which items should be moved and which should stay behind. Mark all boxes appropriately and if possible, designate a separate area for items that should stay. What is a binding estimate? This guarantees the exact cost of the move based on any services requested or deemed necessary at the time of the estimate. Additional services that are requested or required such as shuttle service, additional packing or adding items will be added to the cost of the estimate. What is an intrastate move? This refers to a move of more than 100 miles within the same state. Can I pack and move some smaller items before the movers arrive? Yes, you should spend your time packing boxes and have friends and family members spend their time carrying the boxes to the moving truck. What is double-drive time? In California, all movers are required to charge double-drive time. They don’t charge you for the time required to get to your destination and then back to their moving branch. Instead, they charge double the time for the actual move. What is a tariff? This is a list of available services, rules and regulations and charges used by all motor carriers providing interstate transportation of household goods. You can ask for an inspection of these tariffs upon request. If I’m moving internationally, how will I know which items I can’t bring with me? Your moving company should provide you with a list of custom regulations for your destination country. This document will indicate which items are prohibited or restricted by the particular country. What is a Bill of Lading? This is an official contract between you and your moving company. ?What is a transportation surcharge? This is an extra fee charged when the pickup or destination locations are very remote which results in less return weight for the moving company. |
