Household Goods Management Flashcards

Under U.S. interstate rules, what is the default liability level if a shipper does not choose a valuation option on a household goods move?

Answer: Released value of $0.60 per pound per article

Federal rules set the default at released value protection of 60 cents per pound per article.

A shipment's net weight is determined by which calculation?

Answer: Gross weight minus tare weight

Net weight equals the loaded truck's gross weight minus the empty truck's tare weight.

What is the purpose of the descriptive household goods inventory prepared at origin?

Answer: To record item condition for use in claims and delivery verification

The inventory documents quantity and condition at pickup so damage can be compared at delivery.

Which type of estimate guarantees the shipper will pay no more than the quoted price for the listed services?

Answer: Binding estimate

A binding estimate is a written agreement fixing the price for the described shipment and services.

Storage-in-transit (SIT) is most commonly needed when:

Answer: The new residence is not ready when goods arrive

SIT temporarily warehouses goods when the destination home is unavailable at delivery time.

A long-carry charge on a delivery is assessed because:

Answer: Crews must carry items a long distance from truck to door

Long carry is an accessorial charge for carrying articles beyond a set distance between truck and residence.

Which item should a relocation professional advise the transferee to carry personally rather than ship with the movers?

Answer: Valuable jewelry and important documents

Irreplaceable and high-value items like jewelry and documents should stay with the traveler.