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Moving 101: Glossary of Moving Terms - T

Tare weight
Tare weight is that of the moving truck and its contents before your goods are loaded.

Tariff
Tariff is the moving company's provisions, including rates, for services performed, applicable to your move.

Third-Party Services
Third party services include services performed by someone other than the moving company at your request. Some services are required by federal, state, or local law.

Transport Type (used with Self-Service Movers)
Moving companies may transport your household goods using a variety of transport methods. Each transport type possesses unique benefits:

Truck
The moving company will deliver a truck to your home. The truck will remain at your residence until you complete loading it and request a pick-up from the moving company.

Trailer
The moving company will deliver just the trailer section of the truck to your home. The trailer will remain at your residence until you complete loading it and request a pick-up from the moving company.

Truck & Trailer
The moving company will deliver an entire truck (both cab and trailer) to your home. The truck and trailer will remain at your residence until you have completed loading it and request a pick-up from the moving company.

Mobile Container
The moving company will deliver large storage containers to your home. The storage containers will remain at your origin residence until you complete loading them and request a pick-up from the moving company.

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