When choosing a moving company for your long-distance move, your best bet is to use one that is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation. By doing so, you can be sure that your goods will be in the care of a licensed moving company that is in line with all industry laws and regulations. [...]
When moving, Bubble Wrap can be your best friend. You can use to when packing up your fragile items. You can also wrap it around furniture to protect these items from scratches or other damage as they are transported to your new home. Of course, you can also use Bubble Wrap as a way to [...]
Freight service, which is one of the many moving-related terms found on the Movers.com glossary, is a less costly way of transporting your goods from one point to another. Rather than paying the moving company to pack, load, and unload your goods, you do these things yourself. Therefore, you only pay the costs involved in [...]
During your move, you may be confused by some of the terms used by your moving company. If taken literally, these words and phrases can be puzzling and even misleading. To avoid confusion and ensure that you and your movers are on the same page, check out these five misunderstood moving terms.
1. Deadhead - You [...]
Another term you might encounter during your move is shuttle service. As you can see on the Movers.com glossary, shuttle service refers to the use of a small truck to transport goods to a larger truck, if the larger truck cannot reach your home. Shuttle service may be necessary if either your original home or [...]
