Getting moving quotes from number of companies before you accept any one has always proved to be beneficial. Comparison of moving quotes is absolutely essential to get you the right moving company. It is possible that your fist choice may be the best choice but there is a good possibility that some other moving company may be giving some added services at the same cost.
Just getting a moving quote is not sufficient. It is desirable that you interpret the moving quote correctly. This is possible only if you are able to understand the terminology used in the moving quote document. As per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA, the document of the moving quote should state clearly as to what is the method of billing followed by the moving company. You will basically come across two words in the moving quote document. Either the document states that it is a binding moving quote or a non binding moving quote. Before you accept a moving quote it is extremely important that you understand what these terminologies stand for and come with what terms and conditions.
If you are going for a binding quote, it means that you have agreed to pay a fixed amount no matter what your shipment weight finally comes out to be. One of the benefits of choosing this type of moving quote is that in case the actual weight of the shipment comes out to be lesser than the estimated weight, you will have to pay a lesser amount based on the actual weight. As per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), it is desirable that your binding moving quote clearly states as to which services are included in the quote. The moving company can bill you extra for any services that they provide on demand by the consumer.
If you agree to accept a non-binding moving quote, it means that the moving company is not bound to charge equal to the estimate given to you. Most of the time, the final billing of the consumers is higher than what is given in the quote. Although the final billing is based on the actual weight of the shipment at the time of loading, but according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA), it is desirable on the part of the moving company to provide a reasonably correct moving quote initially so that the consumer is not mislead.
In order to protect the rights of the consumers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) allows the moving company to bill 10% more than the estimated moving quote given to the consumer initially. That means even if the actual weight of the shipment comes out to be higher than the estimate, you are liable to pay only 110% of the moving quote price. In this type of moving quote too, it needs to be mentioned clearly as to what services are included in the quote.
So having a clear picture of the quotes types, you interpret and compare the moving quote properly, it is easy for you to choose one that suits your need as well as budget. For most the binding quotes are the most alluring option although they are billed a bit higher than the non binding ones. Any how it gives you the idea of the bills that you need to pay finally. |
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