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Did you know that it's a bad idea to sign a contract with the comic hero, Wolverine?
Wait - hold that thought. Before I tell you the punchline, let me drop a little hint. If you're about to move, and you're worried about signing the Bill of Lading, visit Movers.com at https://www.movers.com/moving-guides/what-is-the-bill-of-lading.html to learn all about what it is, why it matters, and what it should include.
Now, where was I? Oh yes, why you shouldn't sign a contract with Wolverine....
It's because of his retractable clause.
Claws, Clause, you get it.
Jokes aside though, let's talk contracts, or more specifically, bills of lading, and what that means for you.
When you hire a moving crew, it's normal to receive a “Bill of Lading,” and though you may not be familiar with these documents, they are an essential part of the moving process. A free guide from Movers.com explores what a bill of lading is, why it is important, and how to find the top local movers in your area, before signing a contract.
Here's the short version.
A bill of lading is an industry term for a contract between the moving crew and the individual, that's you, moving to a new home. It lays out all the specifics, such as details about how the items are being moved, when, and where to.
If you check the full guide from Movers.com, you can find examples of a completed bill of lading, and a list of 27 items that may be included, depending on the conditions of the move.
Unfortunately, they can't provide an exact example of what yours should look like, because every bill of lading will be a bit unique.
Yours can vary widely based on the methods of transportation being used, whether any of the transported items are potentially hazardous, and how complex the moving process is.
While a bill of lading for a move from one apartment to another may be rather simple, the guide also includes several items you should watch for in the fine print. One example is a listed “delivering carrier,” which means that the company that you are signing with is not the only company handling your possessions.
Sure, it's normal to have delivering carriers involved in some moves, particularly for long distances, but I suggest that you should be aware and informed before the contract is signed. The bill of lading should also include information about tariffs, fees, and rules related to the move that you may want to know in advance.
Speaking of fees and knowing in advance, let me tell you about my favorite tool for moving, no matter where, when, or how, as long as you're in the USA.
Movers.com has one more trick up its sleeve, and I've saved the best for last.
Before you get a bill of lading, you need to find a moving crew, and that can be a bit tricky.
Here's one way to make it easy - use the Movers.com Free Quote Tool.
All you have to do is click on one of the links I shared, and look for the "Get Quotes" button, it's easy to find. It will ask for some basic details about your move, that you only have to fill in once.
Movers.com will send your details to 7 of the best local moving crews, and they'll give you up to 7 rate quotes, absolutely free, with zero obligation.
Like G.I. Joe always says, "Knowing is half the battle." and Movers.com makes knowing easy.
You can get your free quotes for a move, anywhere in the USA, at https://www.movers.com/moving-companies/va-virginia/virginia-beach/cheap-movers.html
