Glossary of Moving Terms
Extensive list of moving terms you should know, including terms referred to in your moving contract, rental agreements and packing supplies.
Accessorial Charges
Extra charges for services such as packing, unpacking, and extra pick-ups.
Extra charges for services such as packing, unpacking, and extra pick-ups.
Advanced Charges
Charges for services provided by a professional other than the mover.
Charges for services provided by a professional other than the mover.
Agent
A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company.
A local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company.
Anti-Static Bubble Wrap
Bubble cushioning wrap used for packing delicate or fragile items.
Bubble cushioning wrap used for packing delicate or fragile items.
Appliance Service
The cost incurred in preparing major appliances for safe transportation.
The cost incurred in preparing major appliances for safe transportation.
Assessed Value
The amount of much money you pay per $1000 of assessed value to cover your household items to their fully assessed value.
The amount of much money you pay per $1000 of assessed value to cover your household items to their fully assessed value.
Auxillary Service
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Bill of Lading
The contract between the mover and you for the transportation of your household or business goods.
The contract between the mover and you for the transportation of your household or business goods.
Binding/Non-Binding Estimate
A flat rate is quoted for the given inventory. The mover quotes a flat price no matter how long the job takes.
A flat rate is quoted for the given inventory. The mover quotes a flat price no matter how long the job takes.
Booking Agent/Writing Agent
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Carrier
The moving company you are working with.
The moving company you are working with.
Carrier Packed
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Carrier's Liability
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Claim
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Consignee/Consignor
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Cost of Move
The amount the move will cost without including the extra charges and insurance. Cost of move estimations are calculated based on information gathered at the estimate/sign-up interview.
The amount the move will cost without including the extra charges and insurance. Cost of move estimations are calculated based on information gathered at the estimate/sign-up interview.
Customs Clearance
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CWT
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Declared Value
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Destination Agent
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Elevator Carry
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Expedited Service
This applies when you pay a higher minimum rate in exchange for the mover transferring your household or business goods on a specified date.
This applies when you pay a higher minimum rate in exchange for the mover transferring your household or business goods on a specified date.
Flight Charge
An extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs either at the place of origin or at the destination.
An extra charge for carrying items up or down flights of stairs either at the place of origin or at the destination.
Freight Service
A low-cost moving service where the mover delivers your things at the door step of the address you specify.
A low-cost moving service where the mover delivers your things at the door step of the address you specify.
Full Replacement Value Coverage
The amount of money per $1,000 of item value you will need to pay to protect your household goods for their full replacement value.
The amount of money per $1,000 of item value you will need to pay to protect your household goods for their full replacement value.
Full Service Move
The most common type of move, with the carrier moving your household items from your old address to your new address.
The most common type of move, with the carrier moving your household items from your old address to your new address.
International Moves
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Interstate Move
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Intrastate Move
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Linehaul Charges
Basic charges for long distance moves, calculated by mileage and weight of your shipment.
Basic charges for long distance moves, calculated by mileage and weight of your shipment.
Long Carry
An additional charge when the mover has to carry goods from the truck or van to your residence.
An additional charge when the mover has to carry goods from the truck or van to your residence.
Mobile Container
Large storage containers that are delivered to your home.
Large storage containers that are delivered to your home.
Moving Kit
Contains all the essentials needed to pack an entire house or apartment.
Contains all the essentials needed to pack an entire house or apartment.
Operating Authority
The certification issued by a state or federal governmental department authorizing a mover or carrier to move household goods between designated geographical areas.
The certification issued by a state or federal governmental department authorizing a mover or carrier to move household goods between designated geographical areas.
Order for Service
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Packing Kit
Contains all the essential supplies needed to pack a particular room in your home.
Contains all the essential supplies needed to pack a particular room in your home.
Re-weigh
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Sealing Tape
Heavy-duty tape usually constructed with a polypropylene backing and rubber resin adhesive.
Heavy-duty tape usually constructed with a polypropylene backing and rubber resin adhesive.
Short Haul
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Shuttle Service
Refers smaller vehicle haul goods location not accessible large trailers
Refers smaller vehicle haul goods location not accessible large trailers
Standard Coverage
By law moving companies must provide a minimum amount of free coverage, and refers to the amount of money you will receive per pound of damaged goods.
By law moving companies must provide a minimum amount of free coverage, and refers to the amount of money you will receive per pound of damaged goods.
Storage Extension Coverage
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Storage-in-Transit (SIT)
Refers to temporary storage of your items pending further transportation.
Refers to temporary storage of your items pending further transportation.
Third Party Services
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Total Loss
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Transit Insurance
Definition of transit insurance.
Definition of transit insurance.
Transit Time
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Definition of transit time.
Warehouse Handling
An additional charge applicable each time storage-in-transit service is provided.
An additional charge applicable each time storage-in-transit service is provided.