All industries have their specific terms. Here are a couple that you might hear from your local moving company.
Survey
The booking or origin agent examines (i.e.: surveys, or visually inspects) the shipper’s goods to develop an cost estimate.
Tare Weight
Weight of the van and its contents before your goods are loaded.
Tariff
The carrier’s provisions, including rates, for services performed during the course of moving a shipment.
Third Party Services
Services performed by someone other than the carrier at your request or as required by federal, state or local law.
