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An E-log is a log of the driver’s activities each day. The e-log replaces the outdated paper log book and makes submission of the log instantaneous. The E-log is created using a satellite base unit installed in the truck paired with a mobile app on the driver’s phone.

An essentials box is a special carton prepared by the customer or mover which contains items that will be needed immediately at destination. It is sometimes referred to as the Open first box. The list of items deemed essential will vary from family to family, but typically essential items include paper goods, food, light bulbs,

An estimate is a listing of the charges or potential charges for requested moving services. There are three main types of estimates offered by Arpin of RI, nonbinding, firm binding, and not-to-exceed. All three of these estimate types use the same four component charges to determine the cost of an interstate move: The transportation charges

In addition to the non-binding and the firm binding estimate types, Arpin of RI offers a third estimate option that is a hybrid of both. The not to exceed estimate caps the actual price from going over the estimated price. However, if the actual weight and packing are less than estimated, the customer will pay

In addition to the non-binding estimate, Arpin of RI offers a firm Binding estimate type that locks in all of the estimated charges so the actual costs are fixed regardless of the shipment’s weight. The price cannot go up and it cannot go down. Keep in mind that the costs associated with those shipment items

The majority of Arpin of RI customers choose the standard non-binding estimate type. A non-binding estimate is an approximation of the potential moving costs based on the estimated weight of household items and any requested accessorial services and requested valuation. The salesperson will view the shipment items, in person or virtually. Then they will create

An exception report, or rider to the inventory, is an itemized listing of any new damage when the possession of the shipment changes from one mover to another. Typically, an exception report is compiled when a shipment is placed into storage or SIT. The delivery driver’s liability is ending for the shipment and is being

An extra pickup or extra delivery is a second loading or delivery location. There is a small fee associated with the additional stops for pick up or delivery. For example, a customer of Arpin of RI is moving to South Carolina and they have a split shipment. One portion will go to storage while their

Household goods transportation is priced by the weight of the items shipped. To calculate the weight, Arpin of RI first determines the quantity and volume of the item to be shipped. We then add those volumes together to get the and total shipment volume in cubic feet. Based on their experience, the salesperson then estimates

Exclusive use is the term used to describe reserving all of the space in the truck or trailer. In the moving industry, customers typically contract only a portion of the trucks capacity and other customers may be co-loaded as well. However, customers may charter the entire truck from Arpin of RI if the prefer in