Moving terminology
Author: SUNRISE Source: SUNRISE 2017-06-02
In correspondence with your moving company, you should know moving glossary. Here you can finds some of the most important and used words and phrases:
AGENT
a local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger, national company.
BILL OF LADING
the receipt for your goods/ transport documents / the contract for the transportation. It is your responsibility to understand the bill of lading before you sign it. If you do not agree with something on the bill of lading, do not sign it until you are satisfied that it is correct. The bill of lading is an important document. Don't lose or misplace your copy!
CARRIER
the mover providing transportation of your household goods.
INVENTORY
the detailed descriptive list of your household goods showing the number and condition of each item.
LONG CARRY
an added charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence.
ORDER (BILL OF LADING) NUMBER
the number used to identify and track your shipment.
PEAK SEASON RATES
higher linehaul charges that are applicable during the summer months.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that are not accessible to the mover's normal, larger linehaul equipment.
TARIFF
the mover's required, published price list of rules, regulations, rates and charges for the performance of interstate moving services.
STORAGE-IN-TRANSIT (SIT)
temporary warehouse storage of you shipment pending further transportation, for example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 90 days of storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges.
WAREHOUSE HANDLING
An additional charges applicable each time SIT service is provided. This charge compensates the mover for the physical placement and removal of items within the warehouse.
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