Getting estimates for your long distance move can prove to be a confusing experience. Prices may considerably vary and each company presents its estimate in a different way. This is why it is important to know a little more about long distance moving and how long distance estimates actually work before making your selection. In this article, we will take a look at long distance estimates and explain the basic calculations that moving companies use in order to price them.
Determining the Basic Charge Unit
All moving companies need to use a basic charge unit in order to calculate prices for long distance moving. Even though some companies will use weight based systems while others will use space based systems, the principle is always the same.
Moving companies combine several shipments on a large 50’ tractor trailer in order to perform deliveries to other states. It is the only way to make long distance moves affordable for the customers yet still profitable for the moving company. This is why they need to precisely calculate the amount of space your goods will take on the truck in order to price your move.
In order to do that, they determine a rate per pound or rate per cubic foot. Long distance estimates actually determine the amount of space your goods will eventually take on the shared trailer performing the delivery.
Comparing Basic Charge Units
In order to fully understand a long distance estimate, you will need to compare the basic charge unites. The movers will provide you a rate per pound, for weight based moves or a rate per cubic foot for space based estimates. You can compare the two by multiplying or dividing by seven, meaning 1 cubic foot will average a weight of seven pounds.
Please contact your relocation consultant for further information about the long distance estimates and services Alpha Moving and Storage can provide you.
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