FMCSA

Order for Service

Order for Service The document authorizing the carrier to transport your household goods.

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Operating Authority

Operating Authority Registration issued by a state or Federal governmental entity authorizing a carrier to move household goods for compensation…

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110 Percent Rule

110 Percent Rule Movers are required by law to deliver your goods for no more than 10 percent above the…

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Net Weight

Net Weight Gross weight minus the tare weight. You are entitled to a copy of the scale ticket to verify your…

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Motor Carrier

Motor Carrier A company that provides truck transportation. There are two types of motor carriers: private and for-hire carriers

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Long Haul

Long Haul A move that takes place over 450 miles. Long hauls are (generally) performed with tractor-trailers.

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Long Carry

Long Carry Charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence. Charges for these services may…

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Line Haul Charges

Line Haul Charges The charges for the vehicle transportation portion of your move. These charges, if separately stated, apply in…

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Interstate Move

Interstate Move The transportation of goods from one state to a different state (including outside the United States); OR between…

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Intrastate Move

Intrastate Move A move in which goods are transported from one point to another within the same state; no state…

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