Inventory Sheet
An inventory sheet is a numbered, itemized list of every item the moving company picks up, including its condition at pickup, used as the reference for loss-and-damage claims after the move.
On long-distance moves, the moving crew creates the inventory at pickup, tagging each item or box with a numbered sticker and noting any pre-existing dents, scratches, or wear in shorthand (CR for crack, BR for broken, SC for scratch, etc.). At delivery, the customer checks each item off as it comes off the truck. Missing or newly damaged items are flagged on the delivery copy of the inventory and become the basis for any claim against the mover.
Local hourly moves typically don't require a formal numbered inventory, but Boston Best Rate Movers will create one on request, especially for moves with high-value items or for customers using full-value protection.
Related Terms
Bill of Lading (BOL)
A bill of lading is the legal contract between the moving company and the customer that describes the goods being moved, the agreed price, and the terms of service.
Released-Value Protection
Released-value protection is the minimum cargo coverage a federally regulated mover must provide at no cost, paying 60 cents per pound per damaged item.
Full-Value Protection
Full-value protection is moving insurance that reimburses the customer for the full repair or replacement cost of any item the mover damages or loses, minus any deductible.
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