Jersey Van Lines | Movers | Long Distance | State To State | Moving Company 

Moving terminology:

• Quote / Estimate – the service proposal you get from the moving company.

• Lbs / Cubic feet - unit of measurement  - we price our proposals based on Lbs (each Cubic feet  is equals to 7 Lbs)

• Inventory list – list of items

• Shuttle service – A use of a smaller truck to deliver the goods because of an access problem or a legal issue

• Peak season rates -  Higher rates in the Summer time

• Off season rates – lower rates in the Winter time

• Order for service – the "Final" quote – the quote that you are getting from the moving company after your relocation is booked.

• Long carry – if the distance between the customer's door and the truck is more than 75 feet – we will charge per feet

• Extra flights of stairs – The first flight of stairs is free (up to 10-12 steps), additional charge per flight starts from the 2nd floor and up.

• Pick up window – the range/window  of days for pick up (usually 2 days)

• Guaranteed pick up date – A pick up date WITHOUT a range/window

• Delivery window – The range/date on which you can have your items delivered in destination (starting with the earliest day for delivery)

• Guaranteed Delivery date – A delivery date WITHOUT a range

• Storage in transit – Storage facility where we store the goods between pickup and delivery

• Handling/Bulky items fee – Additional charge for specific items (usually oversized or bulky)

• D.O.T  - "Department of Transportation" – All moving companies should be registered with them, have an active license with them and follow their regulations

• Binding estimate -  When you provide an inventory we can provide a "Binding" (guaranteed price) estimates – 90% of our estimates

• Non binding estimate – when you DOE'NT  provide an inventory list and we price it based on weight (not a guaranteed price) – 10% of our estimates

• Full Packing service – When our team packs everything from A to Z (included unlimited packing supplies and labor), We price it per Lbs

• Partial packing service – When our team packs only the breakables – we price it per item

• Extra stop – If the customer has an additional pickup/delivery location

• Basic insurance – we provide the basic insurance for free, It's up to $100,000 coverage and it's based on $0.60/lbs

• Replacement value insurance – An additional coverage insurance that you can purchase through insurance companies that we work with

• Payment method – they way you can pay for the service – personal check, Money order, Cashier check, Cash, Wire transfer and Credit Cards

• Payment breakdown – the structure of payment throughout the process – 10% deposit, 60% on pickup and 30% on delivery

• Long distance move – when moving from state to state

• Local move – When moving within the state

• Weight station – Certified stations where we scale the truck before and after the move

• Ballpark – The initial quote that you will get from the moving company – usually there will only be basic info in the ballpark (from – to and move size).

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Long Distance Move - Price Includes the Following:

• Pick-up & delivery.

• Loading and unloading.

• Free moving blankets will be provided.

• Standard disassembly and re- assembly of furniture.

• All taxes are included.

• No additional charge for elevator.

• Tolls needed to reach the origin for pick-up (if needed) are not included. All other tolls from origin to delivery are included.

• 30 days of free, complimentary climate-controlled storage. Let us know if you may need additional storage prior to booking and/or pickup. If storage is arranged after pickup, prices may vary.

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Long Distance Move - Non-Shippable Items Are (DO NOT Pack the Following):

• Propane Tanks

• Guns / Firearms

• Live Plants / Trees

• Perishable Food

• Liquids (I.E. Shampoos, Conditioners, Cleaning Products)

• Gasoline / Flammables or Any Harmful Chemicals (I.E. Nail Polish Remover, Hair Spray, All Gasoline Tanks Must Be Empty)

• Pets / Persons

• Plastic Bags

• Valuables (Money / Jewelry / Prescriptions / Medications)

• Painting Supplies / Paint Thinners 

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Long Distance Move Insurance & Valuation

• Limited Valuation Protection of 60 cents per pound per article up to $10,000 per shipment is included automatically.

•We work with MovingInsurance.com for additional insurance. PLEASE NOTE - additional insurance coverage cannot be purchased on the day of the move. Please speak to your representative if you would like to be contacted by a representative of MovingInsurance.com to receive more information regarding Full Value Protection or other insurance options.

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Relocation Accessorial Services

• Long Carry - First 75 feet are FREE of Charge. Any additional set of 50 feet thereafter will be charged at $75.00 per set.

• Stair Carry: First 2 flights of stairs (flight = 8 steps) are FREE of Charge. Any additional flights of stairs will be charged $75.00 per flight. • Shuttle Service - Minimum charge of $330 for truck rental + additional $65.00 per 100 cu.ft. (or 700 lbs).

• If there is additional packing labor and/or materials needed to perform the move there will be additional charges. If packing is added into binding contracts, all of these charges are estimated and the foreman may re-evaluate if necessary.

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Interstate Move General Delivery Schedule

• 0-500 miles delivery spread is between 0-14 business days.

• 501-3300 miles delivery spread is between 3-21 business days.

• Delivery schedule begins from the first date you will be ready to accept your shipment (First Available Delivery Date).

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Long Distance Move Payment Terms

•Deposit of 30% can be paid by any major credit card (4% transaction fee will be added for all credit card transactions).

• 40% of the total move cost is paid at pickup by Credit Card, Postal Money Order, Certified Check or Cash.

• 30% balance is paid at the time of delivery prior to unloading of the truck by Postal Money Order or Cash.

• Jobs with a 1-2 delivery day spread should pay the total balance by cash or money order.

• Jobs that are Midwest pickups (OH, IN, MI, IL, WI) the payment breakdown is as follows: 25% deposit; 50% paid on pickup; the 25% remaining balance is to be paid on delivery. The methods of payment remain the same.

• The 30% deposit is fully refundable up until three days before the scheduled move. Thereafter, the deposit will be forfeited.