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What is a tariff?
What Is A Tariff?The tariff covers resulting charges by a carrier, terms, available services, regulations and a list of rules that the mover must follow for interstate transport of any household goods. You can request a copy of the tariff from any moving company that you intend to use for a move. The published tariff rates are how the mover charges you for certain services. The tariff protects the consumer from any fraudulent costs. The mover can add on costs for packing and unpacking, basic transportation and loading and unloading. You should ask to see the tariff to see how you are being charge and for what. The tariff is a list of legal rules that movers must follow.
The tariff regulations require that all consumers pay for moving expenses upon delivery of the shipment before the property can be unloaded. No driver will unload any truck without payment. This means that you must have the proper payment available when the mover arrives at the new location. If you have a binding estimate and no unexpected add on charges, you can easily have the money order or certified check waiting. If there are additional charges, you will have to obtain another money order, certified check or traveler's checks to pay the balance due.
Plan ahead if you know you have additional charges. If your shipment arrives on a Sunday, a check or money order may be hard to find. You should always know what the exact amount of the bill of lading is before the truck arrives. Any delays in the unloading could result in additional charges while you are trying to find a way to pay for the shipment. The tariff is set in stone and you need to read it to know what everything means to you and your shipment. This makes moving a little easier when you have all the facts and answers.
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