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Moving 101: Glossary of Moving Terms - L

License
A federal and/or state certification, necessary to transport household goods within state boundaries or across state lines. Movers are required by law to obtain a license in order to legally operate a moving company. The license required for interstate moves is commonly known as a DOT number.

The different license numbers are used to identify the status of the mover's operating authority and insurance coverage. Some states may require additional license information based on the type of move performed.

Linehaul Charges
Basic method of billing for long distance moves. It is calculated according to transit mileage (distance from origin to destination) and volume of your shipment.
Basic for long distance service.

Loading Ramp
A loading ramp is usually provided by self-service moving companies to help you with loading your household goods onto their moving truck.

Local Move
Local move is a term that usually refers to moves of less than 100 miles within the same state. This type of move is based usually based on hourly rates and is regulated by the states DOT (Department of Transportation) or other regulatory body.

The hourly rate is usually being determined by the crew size required to move your household goods and the number of required trucks.

Long Distance Move
In intrastate moves, this is a move of more than 100 miles.
In interstate moves, this is a move from one state to another and is billed by volume and distance. These types of moves are governed by the USDOT (United States Department of Transportation).

Long Carry
An additional fee, charged by the moving company when the movers have to carry your household goods from the moving truck to your residence. Normally there is a distance limit of 75 feet between the rear of the moving truck to your residence's entrance. When this limit is exceeded, you are charged an additional fee.

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