CMC CMC Storage & Warehousing Services

Question 1

What type of storage involves a moving company holding goods in a warehouse before delivery to the final destination?

Accepted Answer

Storage-in-transit (SIT)

Answer

Permanent storage

Answer

Self-storage

Answer

Container storage

Question 2

Under federal regulations, what is the maximum duration for storage-in-transit (SIT) before it converts to permanent storage?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

180 days

Answer

60 days

Answer

30 days

Question 3

Which document must a mover provide when a shipment is placed into storage-in-transit?

Accepted Answer

Warehouse receipt

Answer

Bill of lading only

Answer

Order for service

Answer

Delivery receipt

Question 4

What happens to the carrier's liability for goods once a shipment converts from SIT to permanent storage?

Accepted Answer

Carrier liability typically ends and warehouse liability begins

Answer

Carrier liability doubles

Answer

Carrier retains full liability indefinitely

Answer

Customer assumes all liability immediately

Question 5

A customer's goods are in SIT and they request delivery. What additional charge typically applies?

Accepted Answer

Delivery out of storage charge

Answer

Redelivery surcharge

Answer

Detention fee

Answer

Fuel surcharge only

Question 6

Which federal regulation governs the storage-in-transit provisions for household goods moves?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 375

Answer

49 CFR Part 387

Answer

49 CFR Part 390

Answer

49 CFR Part 382