Category Archives: HHG

Household Goods Broker Information and Guide

A household goods broker is a person or entity other than a motor carrier that arranges for the transportation of property by a motor carrier for compensation. A broker does not transport the property and does not assume responsibility for the property.  Brokers do … Continue reading

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MAP-21 Broker and Freight Forwarder Questions & Answers

MAP-21 is the new legislation and rules from the USDOT governing some aspects of how brokers and freight forwarders may operate. I’ve highlighted some of the Q&A’s from the USDOT’s Broker and Freight Forwarder Questions & Answers publication: What is … Continue reading

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Publish a Household Goods Tariff

Are you a household goods moving company needing to publish your tariff? My law firm will create and publish your tariff for you. Your published tariff will include relevant information about your interstate household goods moving company. For example, it … Continue reading

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Household Goods Bill of Lading

Interstate household goods moving companies must complete certain documents on every job that is performed. One such document is the Bill of Lading. The household goods Bill of Lading must be properly completed and must contain certain elements as required … Continue reading

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Transporting Household Goods Without a License

Interstate household goods moving companies may not transport household goods without a license. If a company is found to be transporting household goods without a license, or while a household goods application is pending, the FMCSA will ban than company … Continue reading

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