What is the difference between a carrier and a broker?

by Tracy | Nov 26, 2021 | moving

A moving carrier owns their own trucks and will handle the move from start to finish. They are licensed and insured. They are registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and have a USDot number. They have staff and usually offices at a warehouse...

How and where do the movers weigh your stuff?

by Tracy | Nov 26, 2021 | moving

Prior to your pick up you should be provided with a weight ticket of what the truck weighs empty. Then after everything is loaded they reweigh the truck. The difference between the two is the weight of your move. The movers will drive to the nearest weight station at...

How do you convert cubic feet into weight?

by Tracy | Nov 26, 2021 | moving

This one is super easy. If you receive a quote by cubic feet you will take the cubic foot amount and multiply by 7 to convert your estimate into...

How to calculate cubic feet?

by Tracy | Nov 26, 2021 | moving

Cubic foot = length x width x height divided by 1728Example = 25″x 25″ x 25″ then divide by 1728 = 9cuftIf you have any questions on weight vs cubic feet estimates please feel free to contact us at any...

What’s the difference between weight vs. cubic feet moving estimates?

by Tracy | Nov 26, 2021 | moving

You will receive many phone calls from various brokers and carriers. Some will provide quotes in cubic feet, some will provide quotes in weight. Everyone on the phone will attempt to tell you their way is the right way. Honestly, after my years and experience in the...