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Shipper The person (customer) whose goods are being moved.

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU): The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (Public Law 109-59; SAFETEA-LU) is a funding and authorization bill that Congress passed in 2005 and enhanced existing federal authority over interstate movers.

Road Van A long haul tractor-trailer that moves shipments long distance (which is generally considered over 450 miles)

Reweigh Second weighing of shipment performed at destination at the shipper’s or the carrier’s request.

Released Value (Basic Value) This is the most economical protection option available. This no-additional-cost option provides minimal protection. Under this option, the mover assumes liability for no more than 60 cents per pound ($1.32 cents per kilogram), per article. Loss or damage claims are settled based upon the pound (kilogram) weight of the article multiplied… Continue reading Released Value (Basic Value)

Private Carrier A company that provides truck transportation of its own cargo, usually as part of a business that produces, uses, sells and/or buys the cargo being hauled

Pickup and Delivery Charges Separate transportation charges applicable for transporting your shipment between the storage-in-transit warehouse and your residence

Peak Season Rates Higher line haul charges applicable during the summer months

PBO (Packed By Owner) Articles packed into cartons or crates by the shipper, not the carrier

Overflow Articles that are left behind due to insufficient space on a van, to be loaded on a second van for transportation and delivery