Potential Cost Waste

Is your existing carrier really concerned about your bottom line?

Depending on the average size of the move, we find that we are usually able to achieve a savings of $1,000 or more over what is currently being charged.

In the move management industry many potential cost wasting hazards exist. To help you avoid some of these pitfalls, we have listed the six most common potential money wasters that you should be aware of.

Labor to re-tape or inspect packed-by-owner (PBO) cartons

Most of the time, 400N contracts are under the full pack option, which means the carrier has already been paid to pack the entire home.

Excess third party charges

Under the 400N full pack option you are already paying to have everything packed. Crating an item essentially means you are paying a second time at a non-discounted rate. In most cases this rate is high enough that the carrier gets an additional booking fee. All crating should require authorization and include the value of the item being crated.

Short term storage

Move management companies are more apt to allow short term storage (1-5 days) rather than exploring more cost effective options.

Unpacking charges

While the full pack option on the 400N may seem like an attractive option, the charges are actually locked in at the highest possible cost. For ultimate cost savings, unpacking should always be custom.

Improper application of intrastate tariff

Even though intrastate moves are much less common than interstate moves, the cost difference in the cost of the tariff often results in savings of over $1,000 per occurrence.

Shuttle charges

The 400N tariff bundles charges for long and stair carriers but not for shuttles. The result is that the driver on a 200 foot long carry receives no compensation. This provides incentive for a contract driver to perform shuttles rather than the normal long carry.