Category: FMCSA

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

Operating Authority Registration issued by a state or Federal governmental entity authorizing a carrier to move household goods for compensation between designated geographical areas. A van line’s agent may also have its own separate “operating authority” issued by a state or Federal governmental entity, to move shipments within a certain geographical area.

110 Percent Rule Movers are required by law to deliver your goods for no more than 10 percent above the price of a non-binding estimate.

Net Weight Gross weight minus the tare weight. You are entitled to a copy of the scale ticket to verify your shipment’s actual net weight.

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

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

Long Carry Charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover’s vehicle and your residence. Charges for these services may be in addition to the line haul charges

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

Interstate Move The transportation of goods from one state to a different state (including outside the United States); OR between two places in one state THROUGH another state or place outside of the United States. See more on the FAQ page

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