How are the moving charges calculated?
Local moving charges are based on an hourly rate. This rate is usually charged from the time we leave our facility, complete the move and return to our facility. Travel time guarantees are available depending on where you live or work and the time of year you are moving. Long distance moving charges are based on the actual scaled weight of your goods and the distance traveled. Generally, the driver will obtain a “light weight” scale of his truck and contents prior to arriving at your home. After your shipment has been loaded the driver will return to the scale and obtain a “heavy weight” scale. The driver simply subtracts the lighter weight from the heavy scale ticketed weight and now has the actual scaled weight of your goods. The actual weight of your shipment is then calculated from the Atlas Van Lines tariff and the actual charges for your move are obtained, this in know as the “line haul” portion of your estimate / charges. The remaining charges will be based on valuation coverage
