Movers Bill of Lading
On the moving day, it is important to fill the mover’s bill of
lading. However, it is important to note that over the past few
years, more and more issues are cropping up on mover’s bill of
ladings that have been written by rogue moving companies performing.
The mover’s bill of lading is very important and it is actually a
legally binding contract between you and the moving company. The
mover’s bill of lading usually comes into play in interstate moving
only, but some movers have it even for relocation within the state.
It is law in many states in the United States that the movers
prepare a mover’s bill of lading for every shipment and that the
truck driver transporting the shipment be given a copy of this
mover’s bill of lading before doing the actual loading.
When writing up the mover’s bill of lading, it is important to keep
some things in mind. The most important thing is that the mover’s
bill of lading should have information that is identical to the one
on the order for service. If the person moving to the new home
disagrees with something on the mover’s bill of lading, he/she
should not sign because signing is an admission that everything is
okay. The mover should provide all the services indicated in the
mover’s bill of lading and failure to do this is tantamount to
breaking a contract. The person moving to the new home has an
obligation of paying all the charges indicated in the mover’s bill
of lading.
You should always keep the mover’s bill of lading nearby so that it
does not get lost. If you lose it, it means the moving company can
disagree with what was in the bill and you would have no way of
rebuffing this in court or elsewhere. It is advisable that you do
not keep the bill of lading in the moving boxes. Just as important
as this bill of lading is the original written estimate from the
moving company. In case there is need for an insurance claim after
the move, this should be filed before 15 days from the moving day
are over and you should produce the mover’s bill of lading.
The mover’s bill of lading varies from one moving company to the
next. However, there are some common features that all bills of
lading have. All bills should have the moving company’s name and
physical address and the name and physical address of any other
party that will be involved in moving your things. The bill should
contain the name, physical address, and other contacts of the office
of the person carrying your stuff that you can call incase of any
situation. The bill should contain the form of payment that both
parties have agreed on – this must correspond to what is on the
estimate and order for service. The mover’s bill of lading should
contain your personal details, contact information, and the agreed
pick-up date for the move to the new home. Other important details
are the identification number(s) of the vehicle(s), evidence of the
insurance coverage and some attachments such as
the estimates, the
order of service and the inventory.
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