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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

Storage-in-transit (SIT) is temporary warehouse storage used when the customer is not ready to receive delivery at the final destination.

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

Federal regulations limit SIT to a maximum of 90 days, after which the shipment is reclassified as permanent storage.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Warehouse receipt

Answer

A warehouse receipt must be issued to the customer when goods are placed in storage-in-transit, detailing the stored items and terms.

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

When SIT converts to permanent storage, the carrier's transportation liability generally terminates and the warehouse operator assumes liability under warehouse law.

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

A delivery out of storage (DOS) charge covers the cost of retrieving goods from the warehouse and delivering them to the final destination.

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