Local rates are the hourly charges that a moving company has filed as part of their tariff with the local DOT or PUC. These rates list the charges for any and all services that can be performed on a local move which include packing, moving, crating, valuation, or other auxiliary services. Arpin of RI has […]
An interstate shipment is considered late when, through no fault of the customer, the shipment has not been delivered by the required delivery date or the RDD. When a shipment is first booked, the salesperson will specify the delivery spread or delivery window. The length of the delivery spread and when the spread starts are
Movers are regulated by their home state for moves that occur within that state and the Federal government regulates all moves between states. Each state has different regulatory requirements. In RI, movers are regulated by the RI Public Utilities Commission. Arpin of RI’s PUC number is 2740. Interstate moves are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
A liftvan is a plywood crate used to transport HHGs using a freight carrier, train, or an ocean-going ship rather than a traditional furniture van. A liftvan is approximately 7 ½ tall, 7 ½ feet long, and 3 ½ feet wide and has a door on the short side. A typical liftvan hold about 1,000
The linehaul is the basic fee for interstate moves. The linehaul is dependent on the actual mileage traveled by the moving truck and the weight of your shipment. The base linehaul charge is defined in units of dollars per 100 pounds of shipment weight or CWT. The actual calculation of the linehaul it to take
The load date is the calendar date the shipment is loaded onto the over-the-road hauling truck, not necessarily when it is loaded from your residence. This date is the start of the official shipment lifespan; typically, 180 days. In most cases, the load date from the residence and the load date onto the truck are
The contract between the customer and Arpin RI is called the Order for Service or OFS. The OFS will stipulate the loading date spread that has been agreed upon between Arpin RI and the customer. The load date spread is typically just one day, but may range from one day to several days depending on
A loading ramp or walkboard is a portable fiberglass ramp used by movers to move items in and out of a moving van. Arpin of RI uses the best ramps in the business; Melcher composite ramps. Melcher ramps are made of super strong fiberglass with a non-skid surface made of crushed walnut shells. Melcher ramps
A local move or an intrastate move is one that occurs within a single state. Local moves are typically less than 50 miles. In MA and RI, local moves are priced by duration of the move rather than based on the weight of the shipment. Arpin of RI has the authority to perform local moves
A log book is a Federally mandated daily record of the activities of the driver whilst on a trip. Arpin of RI drivers all use electronic logs rather than paper logs books. The E-logs are created by a GPS satellite unit installed in their truck in conjunction with a mobile app on their phone. The