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Summary of INFORMATION
for SHIPPERS of HOUSEHOLD
GOODS
Do's and
don'ts of
moving
Regulated
transportation
» Order
for service - what is
it?
Bill of loading document -
what is
it?
How much should it cost you
to
move?
Who prepares your articles
for
shipment?
Press board, particle board
and/or engineered wood
furniture
When will your shipment be
picked
up?
When
will your shipment be
delivered?
Condition of your household
goods
What is
the mover's liability for loss
or
damage?
Glossary
of moving
terminology
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The mover will prepare an
order for service which you and
the mover must sign before the
shipment is picked up. This
document must contain the
following information:
(1) Shipper's name, address,
and telephone number.
(2) Consignee's name, address,
and telephone number.
(3) Name, address, and
telephone number of the
carrier's delivery
agent or, if the shipment is to
be interlined, the name,
address,
and telephone number of the
delivery carrier.
(4) Agreed pickup time and date
and agreed delivery time and
date
or in lieu of specific dates,
the period of time within which
pick-
up, delivery, or the entire
move, will be accomplished.
(5) Complete description of
special services ordered.
(6) Any identification or
registration number assigned
the shipment
by the carrier.
(7) Amount of probable cost and
method of payment of total
tariff
charges.
(8) Maximum amount required to
be paid in cash, certified
check, or
money order to relinquish
possession of a C.O.D.
shipment.
(9) Whether shipper requests
notification of charges and the
address
at which such communication
will be
received.
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