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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) An organization of states and provinces in the United States, Canada, and Mexico dedicated to…

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE A motor vehicle, usually a truck or bus, which transports freight or passengers for compensation.

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CARRIER TYPE "For-hire" or "Private."

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BUS Any motor vehicle designed, constructed, and used for the commercial transportation of 15 or more passengers, including the driver.

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Warehouse Handling A charge may be applicable each time storage-in-transit service is provided. Charges for these services may be in…

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Van Operator The driver of the vehicle carrying your household goods.

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Van Movers call all types and kinds of trucks used for moving "vans." A van can be as small as…

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Valuation The degree of "worth" or dollar value of the shipment. The valuation charge compensates the mover for assuming a…

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Unpacking The removal of your goods from containers (boxes) and crates, and the disposal of such containers and packing materials

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Third Party Services Services performed by someone other than the carrier at your request or as required by Federal, state…

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