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| Have a big screen tv or expensive vase. Your Business District mover may charge a fee for High Value Article. These are items included in a shipment that are valued at more than $100 per pound. These items should be disclosed to the mover to ensure they are protected accordingly. |
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| Getting your move completed by a Business District mover by a set date is Expedited Service. Exedites services is an agreement with the mover to perform transportation by a set date in exchange for charges based on a higher minimum weight. |
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| Traveling across country? Your Business District call this a Long Carry. A Long Carry charge is an added charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence. |
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| There are two types of estimates you could receive from your Business District mover. The two types are Binding/Non-Binding Estimate: A binding estimate is an agreement with the mover made in advance of the move. A non-binding estimate is the carrier's approximation of the cost based on the estimated weight of the shipment and the accessorial services requested. |
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| Moving during the summer tends to be more expensive. Your Business District mover may charge you Peak Season Rates. These are Higher line haul charges that are applicable during the summer months. |
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| A AMSA Certified Van Line is a Business District mover that is an interstate carrier that transports your household goods shipment under its own authority, granted by the Federal Highway Administration, on a national basis. Van Lines use a network of agents throughout the country to provide the origin, destination and hauling services needed to accomplish your move. Like Certified Movers, AMSA Certified Van Lines subscribe to the AMSA Code of Conduct. |
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| If you temporarily need to store your items in storage, your Business District mover may charge for Storage-in-Transit (SIT): This is a fee for Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation. For example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy you might use SIT. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 180 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. |
