Primary contract document for all moves. Fill in all details, sign, and submit.
(estimates are not guaranteed)
(minimum charge calculation)
2. NOTICE: By this reference the bill of lading and order for service and all their terms, conditions, and estimated charges are combined and incorporated by reference in accordance with 49 CFR §375.505(a). The total estimated charges for service is not a guarantee of the final total actual charges — which may increase or decrease based upon actual services performed, quantity of items shipped, accessorial services, destination services, and/or weight of shipment.
3. DISCLOSURES: Packing materials/labor are not included and will be charged extra per items ordered on the packing materials list. The space reservation option, if selected by shipper, will be used to determine line haul charges. Bill of Lading is the controlling shipping contract. All charges including additional services will be charged based on the full tariff rates. See reverse side for important information including arbitration information.
Agreed pickup/delivery periods: Pickup and delivery dates are not guaranteed unless the optional Premium Guaranteed Service (P.G.S.) is purchased. Standard Service (S.S.) period is up to a maximum of thirty business weekdays, not including storage time, beginning on the first date indicated as available for delivery (not the date of pickup). The date above indicated as "1st available for delivery" is the first date of the delivery window and not the promised delivery date. Estimated delivery period is up to thirty business days from date indicated as first available for delivery.
Filing of claims: Carrier shall not be liable for the loss or damage of any goods unless the claim is made in writing supported by proof of ownership, value, and weight. As a condition precedent, all outstanding monies due to the carrier must be paid in full before any claim can be made. Claims must be filed within 9 months of delivery or demand thereof is refused and must be limited to the destination descriptions of damages for each item on the inventory logs. All damages and missing items must be noted on the inventory logs. Damage indications must specify each item damaged at the time of delivery. Shipper or agent has full authority to order services and enter into agreement.
Special Services: Shipper will be notified of final charges prior to delivery and while in transit. On interstate moves an 18 wheeler may be used to deliver the property. If destination address does not have access for an 18 wheeler the shipper will be required to pay for shuttle service. Full re-handling/delivery fees are applied when the carrier must make a second attempt to deliver the property if for any reason the shipper did not accept delivery on the first attempt. For all estimates there may be additional charges for flights of stairs, elevators, extra drop-offs or pick-ups, re-delivery, long carriers, and shuttles for residences in restrictive areas.
1. FORM OF PAYMENT: Upon booking a 10% deposit is required to be paid in the form of credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), cashier's check or money order. Prior to pickup 50-70% of the balance is due in the form of cashiers check, cash, postal money order. At delivery the balance is due prior to unloading in the form of Cash or Post Office Money Order Only. The Carrier reserves the right to collect up to 100% of balance due prior to the goods leaving the origin state. Payment in FULL of all charges is required before delivery and prior to unloading — Subject to the 110% law, if applicable. All charges are based on full tariff rates.
TO BE SIGNED PRIOR TO SERVICES BEGINNING:
I acknowledge, have read, and agree to all the terms and conditions on both sides of this bill of lading contract and order for service. I have received the arbitration information and the booklet: Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move and pamphlet Ready To Move. I agree to pay for the total charges for moving services. I approved the total estimated charges prior to the moving services beginning and give permission for the moving company to begin services.
By providing initials, the customer agrees to all terms above.