CMC Special & High-Value Item Handling

Question 1

Under FMCSA regulations, a household goods item is classified as an 'article of extraordinary value' when its declared value exceeds what threshold?

Accepted Answer

$100 per pound

Answer

$50 per pound

Answer

$250 per pound

Answer

$500 per item

Question 2

Which of the following items most commonly requires a custom crate rather than standard blanket-wrap protection during a long-distance move?

Accepted Answer

Flat-panel OLED television

Answer

Upholstered sofa

Answer

Standard bedroom dresser

Answer

Metal filing cabinet

Question 3

When moving a grand piano, what is the primary structural concern a CMC must address when planning the move?

Accepted Answer

Weight distribution and leg support during transit

Answer

The piano's finish and wood type

Answer

The piano's brand and manufacturer

Answer

The color of moving blankets used for wrapping

Question 4

What specialized equipment is typically required when moving a freestanding safe weighing over 500 lbs?

Accepted Answer

Heavy-duty safe dolly or roll-out system

Answer

Standard furniture dolly with straps

Answer

Four-wheel appliance dolly only

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Standard two-wheel hand truck

Question 5

Before moving antique furniture valued at several thousand dollars, what should a CMC advise the customer to do first?

Accepted Answer

Obtain an independent appraisal and document the pre-move condition

Answer

Apply furniture polish to protect the finish during transit

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Remove all hardware and store it separately in labeled bags

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Disassemble all joints to prevent movement during transport

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice when packing fine oil paintings for a household goods move?

Accepted Answer

Wrapping oil paintings in plastic wrap to seal out moisture

Answer

Using acid-free tissue paper between layered pieces

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Placing paintings face-to-face with padding between them

Answer

Using custom-built wooden crates for oversized canvases

Question 7

When a customer asks about transporting propane tanks, pool chemicals, or other hazardous materials as part of their household goods shipment, what is the CMC's primary regulatory obligation?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to transport them per DOT hazardous materials regulations

Answer

Package them in double-layered sealed containers

Answer

Charge an accessorial fee and transport them with extra caution

Answer

Obtain written customer consent before loading onto the truck