Line-Haul Charge
The line-haul charge is the portion of a long-distance moving bill that covers the cost of physically transporting the shipment between origin and destination — usually calculated based on weight and distance.
On interstate moves billed by weight, the line-haul charge is the largest single line item. It is calculated by multiplying the shipment's net weight (in hundredweight) by a published mileage rate from the carrier's tariff. Accessorial charges — packing, stair carries, shuttles, storage — are added on top of line-haul to produce the final bill.
Boston Best Rate Movers bills long-distance moves by the hour rather than by weight, which is unusual in the industry: customers know what they're paying for in real time rather than waiting for a weight ticket to settle the final bill.
Related Terms
Accessorial Charges
Accessorial charges are extra fees added to a moving bill beyond the base rate for services like long carries, stair carries, shuttle service, crating, appliance servicing, and storage-in-transit.
Binding Estimate
A binding estimate is a written quote from a moving company that locks in the price for the move, regardless of how long the move takes or how much it weighs.
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