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Moving Long Distance - Terms

When moving state you should be familiar with the terminology in order for you to know what to expect and to be on the same page with your moving company. In Move Us we believe in transparency and clarity so see that you understand all the terms involved long distance moving!

Frequently asked questions

Quote / Estimate

the service proposal you get from the moving company.



Lbs / Cubic feet

unit of measurement - we price our proposals based on Lbs (each Cubic feet is equals to 7 Lbs)



Inventory list

list of items



Shuttle service

A use of a smaller truck to deliver the goods because of an access problem or a legal issue



Peak season rates

Higher rates in the Summer time



Long carry

if the distance between the customer's door and the truck is more than 75 feet – we will charge per feet



Order for service

the "Final" quote – the quote that you are getting from the moving company after your relocation is booked.



Off season rates

lower rates in the Winter time



Pick up window

the range/window of days for pick up (usually 2 days)



Extra flights of stairs

The first flight of stairs is free (up to 10-12 steps), additional charge per flight starts from the 2nd floor and up.



Guaranteed pick up date

A pick up date WITHOUT a range/window



Delivery window

The range/date on which you can have your items delivered in destination (starting with the earliest day for delivery)



Guaranteed Delivery date

A delivery date WITHOUT a range



Storage in transit

Storage facility where we store the goods between pickup and delivery



Handling/Bulky items fee

Additional charge for specific items (usually oversized or bulky)



Partial packing service

When our team packs only the breakables – we price it per item



D.O.T

"Department of Transportation" – All moving companies should be registered with them, have an active license with them and follow their regulations



Full Packing service

When our team packs everything from A to Z (included unlimited packing supplies and labor), We price it per Lbs



Non binding estimate

when you DOE'NT provide an inventory list and we price it based on weight (not a guaranteed price) – 10% of our estimates



Binding estimate

Binding estimate - price) estimates – 90% of our estimates



Payment method

they way you can pay for the service – personal check, Money order, Cashier check, Cash, Wire transfer and Credit Cards



Partial packing service

When our team packs only the breakables – we price it per item



Replacement value insurance

An additional coverage insurance that you can purchase through insurance companies that we work with



Extra stop

If the customer has an additional pickup/delivery location



Basic insurance

we provide the basic insurance for free, It's up to $100,000 coverage and it's based on $0.60/lbs



Payment breakdown

the structure of payment throughout the process – 10% deposit, 60% on pickup and 30% on delivery



Ballpark

The initial quote that you will get from the moving company – usually there will only be basic info in the ballpark (from – to and move size).



Weight station

Certified stations where we scale the truck before and after the move



Long distance move

when moving from state to state



Local move

When moving within the state



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Moving From Alabama To Florida - Harvest To Jacksonville - Sample Moving Quote - Price may vary according to move details - Compare inventory - Inventory List 45 Items, 150 Pieces

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Moving From Alabama To Mississippi Vinemont To Starkville - Sample Moving Quote - Price may vary according to move details - Compare inventory - Inventory List 354 Items, 250 Pieces

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Moving From Bessemer Alabama To Boca Raton, FL- Sample Moving Quote - Price may vary according to move details - Compare inventory - Inventory List 67 Items, 190 Pieces

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Moving From Alabama To Connecticut Birmingham To Norwalk - Sample Moving Quote - Price may vary according to move details - Compare inventory - Inventory List 67 Items, 190 Pieces

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Moving From Alabama To Oklahoma Birmingham To Tulsa

Moving From Alabama To Oklahoma Birmingham To Tulsa - Sample Moving Quote - Price may vary according to move details - Compare inventory - Inventory List 67 Items, 190 Pieces

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