Shipping Service Type Basics
You may have noticed that service providers offer different service levels for household goods shipments.?Here are the most common shipping service types you can expect to see.
Blanket Wrap: The service provider will carefully blanket wrap and load/unload items. Inside pickup and delivery to a first floor is typically included.
Mover, Loading Service: The service provider provides the moving truck, loads, unloads, and drives the moving truck to its destination. The customer is responsible for packing.
Mover, Self-Service: The service provider provides the moving truck and drives it to its destination. The customer is responsible for packing, loading, and unloading.
LTL Freight and Packaging: The service provider will pick up and pack items to freight standards and load/unload items. Extra fees may apply for inside pickup or delivery.
LTL Standard: You are required to pack items to freight standards and load/unload items. Typically used by businesses with loading docks. Residential service and inside pickup or delivery may be available for extra fees.
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