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Q:How does the cost of fuel effect the shipment of household goods?
A:The D.O.T. publishes a weekly average fuel cost that all carriers use as
a basis to pass on a fuel surcharge to the transportation customer.
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Q:Which van line annually moves the most corporate familes?
A:Percentage-wise, Atlas Van Lines is recognized as the country's most specialized
mover.
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Q:If I provide a lump sum to my employee for their move, are you capable of managing
that nuance? Is there an advantage to allowing you to manage this process?
A:Yes we can. The advantage can be realized in cost. Typically a moving agent
will manage this corporate event as part of their service delivery program.
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Q:If I work with a third party, can you still manage my household goods moving program?
A:Yes, 60% of corporate buyers (Atlas Corporate Survey) still choose to direct
their relocation management companies on which mover to work with. This is to ensure
cost containment and move quality.
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Q:Will their be any one else's household goods on the truck?
A:If you are moving cross country your goods will be moved on a tractor trailer
unit. We refer to these as 18-wheelers. The average trailer length is 53 feet. This
will accommodate approximately 30,000 lbs of household goods weight. To approximate
what space your goods will take up within the trailer multiply your home's square
footage by 7. Example, 1000 square feet = 7,000 pounds. Divide 30,000 by 7000. In
this example you can see that your goods would take up a little less than 1/4 of
trailer space. Unless you live in a 3000 square foot home or larger, your goods
will be moved on a truck with another customer. Therefore you should anticipate
flexibility in delivery dates based on this event.
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Q:Do I need to be present for my move?
A:You would be surprised how often this question is asked. The best answer
is YES! If you choose to have a receiving and releasing party for your goods you
are assigning your responsibility. Should an item be left behind or end up missing
during the move, the responsibility lies with the party who is signing the paperwork.
If the documentation and accounting process is not performed correctly, the liability
is with your assigned representative.
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