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How are moving charges calculated?

April 26, 2017calculated Charges moving

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How are moving charges calculated?

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Fran Allen Posted

Essentially the cost of your move depends on the weight of your belongings and the distance that you need to move them.

At time of moves it depends on

City service charges
Ferry fares
Bridge tolls
Fuel surcharges

For a local move you are generally charged an hourly rate within city limits and within a particular surrounding area of each city.

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A. Local Services: Charges within a metropolitan area are calculated on an hourly rate. The rate is based on a combination of the truck, as well as the manpower needed for your move. Long Distance: Your charges for a long distance move are predicated on the weight of your household goods and the distance you are moving. Based on this data, your moving consultant can determine the per hundredweight charge for your shipment from their published tariff schedule of rates. The per hundredweight charge is multiplied against the weight of your shipment to calculate your linehaul transportation charges.