Arpin RI offers a non-binding estimate is the carrier’s best approximation of the total moving costs based on the estimated weight of the shipment and the accessorial services requested. The final charges on a non-binding estimate are based on the actual net weight of the shipment and tariff provisions in effect on the day of […]
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There are three main types of estimates offered by Arpin of RI, non-binding, firm binding, and not-to-exceed. The not-to-exceed estimate is a hybrid of the non-binding and the firm binding estimates. The not to exceed estimate caps the actual price from going over the estimated price. However, if the actual weight and packing are less
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The net weight of a shipment is obtained by subtracting the tare weight (the weight of the empty moving truck) from the gross weight (the weight of the fully-loaded moving truck). The net weight is usually also the billing weight.