Surface Transportation Board (www.stb.dot.gov) This agency within the Department of Transportation regulates household goods carrier tariffs among other responsibilities.
Storage-in-Transit (SIT) The temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation, with or without notification to you. If you…
Straight Truck A truck, generally one half the size and capacity of a tractor-trailer. Straight trucks are single cab and…
Shuttle Service Use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that are not accessible to the mover's normal…
Short Haul A move that takes place under 450 miles. Short hauls are (generally) performed with straight trucks, although tractor-trailers…
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU): The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A…