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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.

Individual Shipper Any person who is the shipper, consignor, or consignee of a household goods shipment identified as such in the bill of lading contract. The individual shipper owns the goods being transported and pays the transportation charges.

Household Goods (when used in connection with transportation) The personal effects or property used, or to be used, in a dwelling, when part of the equipment or supplies of the dwelling. Transportation of the household goods must be arranged and paid for by the individual shipper or by another individual on behalf of the shipper.… Continue reading Household Goods (when used in connection with transportation)

High Value or Extraordinary Value Article Items included in a shipment valued at more than $100 per pound ($220 per kilogram). NOTE: These items should be disclosed to the mover to ensure that they are protected accordingly.