Logo
Logo
 
  1. Each & Every Move Is Unique In Every Aspect 
  2. Why Are You Looking for Small Load Moving Companies?
  3. How Do Small Load Moves Work?
  4. Costs of Small Load Moving
  5. Get Accurate Estimates: Communicate Every Detail to the Movers
  6. Finding the Right Small Load Moving Company 

1. Each & Every Move Is Unique In Every Aspect 

Moving is one of the most stressful things that you will ever have to do. It takes a pretty significant toll on anyone involved. It is also a rather costly endeavor as the average cost of moving now is so high. Many people fail to realize that each and every move is different, and thus deserves to be regarded as such. Most people are afraid to move because of stories they heard or negative past experiences. Since each move is different, it is not smart to believe all that you hear. Moving to another country is much different than moving to the house next door.

If you are moving just a few things, then you cannot let previous larger moves scare you. Moving an entire home involves much more than just moving a few things. These moves are often called mini moves. They are small, but often involve the same process as larger moves such as residential moving companies. Moving Authority has some tips to ensure that your small load more goes well. Making good decisions when it comes to small load movers is the key to success.
 

2. Why Are You Looking for Small Load Moving Companies?

You might only need to move for a few days. If this is the case for you, then you obviously aren't going to take all of your belongings out of your home. Perhaps you are moving to a new college dorm for the new semester. Since there is only one room of items, this is considered a mini move. The use of small load moving companies is better than paying hefty prices for larger companies. Most moving companies have small moving packages. You will be given two men and a truck. This two men and truck prices will lower as a common configuration for people with loads that do not need a lot of space or effort to move.
 

3. How Do Small Load Moves Work?

If you are moving to another state, you will have to enlist the help of a long distance moving company. Even if you're moving small loads long distance, you will still need to get everything from one place to another. The most important thing you will need help with is furniture. Many people are not strong or skilled enough to move heavy objects around. You also probably don't have the appropriate tools or vehicle to move, say, a sofa. It is easier to find the right service if you let movers know what you are looking for when you speak to them on the phone.
 
Many companies charge shipments by weight. This is applicable when moving more than 50 miles away, or across any state lines. This is a government mandated policy. If you are moving a small shipment to another state, there are minimum charges that you will have to pay, even though you only have a few items. Again, companies cannot control this. If you want to avoid these fees, then you can find movers that are only for shorter-distance moves. These companies often include government fees in their price. While you are still paying moving company fees you will not have to see it as a separate charge that could surprise you on the final move bill.

small load moving
 

4. Cost of Small Load Moving

When you are doing a partial load move, you will likely only pay for the items that you are moving, no more. Hidden costs tend to be less in these kinds of moves. You may be wondering how these moves are so cheap. Well, many people are not happy with the answer to this question. In saving money on longer trips, moving carriers will group shipments together. This is a way to save money and time on their part. However, it also means savings on your part. When sharing the moving truck with another shipment, you will basically be splitting the moving charges.

5. Get Accurate Estimates: Communicate Every Detail to the Movers

There are still costs to be encountered on small moves like this, however. Try and get a solid estimate and calculate your cost of moving.  It will still be an additional fee if you want your shipment to be delivered in an expedited way. If you have to store some items, you can also expect to pay more for this. Just because the moving rate is cheap, doesn't mean you can get other things for free as well! The best way to avoid paying these fees is to ask about them. Be sure to find out what fees may apply to your move. This way, you can save money and avoid surprises.
 
If you want to keep costs low, there are a few things you can do:

  • Booking your move early will allow for greater flexibility. You can wait longer for the movers to find a truck for your goods, meaning you won't have to pay a fee if your items are on the truck alone.
  • Getting rid of unwanted things will keep costs down as well.
  • Packing all that you can by yourself is another good way to save on small load moves. You will avoid paying harsh prices for moving materials from the company. You can find free materials. You will also have time to create an inventory of all of your goods. This will be useful later on in the event that something is lost.
 
If you are moving items of value, you should probably choose a professional full-service mover. They are better suited to take care of your goods.
 
small time moving loads

6. Finding the Right Small Load Company

With the help of Moving Authority, you can rest assured that you will be able to find a trustworthy company. Small Loads movers are the same as all other companies. They must be licensed and insured. The best way to find a low price for any small load company is to compare. Call different small load companies and get estimates or quotes. You can use the Moving Authority's cost calculator to know how much you should be paying for your small move.
 

Choosing the Best Small Load Companies


In the end, research is the best way to choose a reputable small loads mover. Moving small loads do not have to be difficult, In fact, it should be easy. With the help of Moving Authority, it can be!

There are currently no comments

Add Comment

required

required (not published)

optional

Get a Free Quote

(888) 836-8402
Are you also moving a car?
*Disclaimer: You're information is secure, and your quote is provided by a third party.



Did You Know

Question A boat trailer is a trailer designed to launch, retrieve, carry and sometimes store boats.

Question Alongside the many different trailers provided are motorcycle trailers. They are designed to haul motorcycles behind an automobile or truck. Depending on size and capability, some trailer may be able to carry several motorcycles or perhaps just one. They specifically designed this trailer to meet the needs of motorcyclists. They carry motorcycles, have ramps, and include tie-downs. There may be a utility trailer adapted permanently or occasionally to haul one or more motorcycles.

Question As we've learned the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 was crucial in the construction of the Interstate Highway System. Described as an interconnected network of the controlled-access freeway. It also allowed larger trucks to travel at higher speeds through rural and urban areas alike. This act was also the first to allow the first federal largest gross vehicle weight limits for trucks, set at 73,208 pounds (33,207 kg). The very same year, Malcolm McLean pioneered modern containerized intermodal shipping. This allowed for the more efficient transfer of cargo between truck, train, and ships.

Question “Country music scholar Bill Malone has gone so far as to say that trucking songs account for the largest component of work songs in the country music catalog. For a style of music that has, since its commercial inception in the 1920s, drawn attention to the coal man, the steel drivin’ man, the railroad worker, and the cowboy, this certainly speaks volumes about the cultural attraction of the trucker in the American popular consciousness.” — Shane Hamilton

Question In 1999, The Simpsons episode Maximum Homerdrive aired. It featured Homer and Bart making a delivery for a truck driver named Red after he unexpectedly dies of 'food poisoning'.

Question In 1971, author and director Steven Spielberg, debuted his first feature length film. His made-for-tv film, Duel, portrayed a truck driver as an anonymous stalker. Apparently there seems to be a trend in the 70's to negatively stigmatize truck drivers.

Question Trucks of the era mostly used two-cylinder engines and had a carrying capacity of 1,500 to 2,000 kilograms (3,300 to 4,400 lb). In 1904, 700 heavy trucks were built in the United States, 1000 in 1907, 6000 in 1910, and 25000 in 1914. A Benz truck modified by Netphener company (1895)

Question During the latter part of the 20th century, we saw a decline of the trucking culture. Coinciding with this decline was a decline of the image of truck drivers, as they became negatively stigmatized. As a result of such negativity, it makes sense that truck drivers were frequently portrayed as the "bad guy(s)" in movies.

Question The American Trucking Associations initiated in 1985 with the intent to improve the industry's image. With public opinion declining the association tried numerous moves. One such move was changing the name of the "National Truck Rodeo" to the "National Driving Championship". This was due to the fact that the word rodeo seemed to imply recklessness and reckless driving.

Question A relatable reality t.v. show to the industry is the show Ice Road Truckers, which premiered season 3 on the History Channel in 2009. The show documents the lives of truck drivers working the scary Dalton Highway in Alaska. Following drivers as they compete to see which one of them can haul the most loads before the end of the season. It'll grab you with its mechanical problems that so many have experienced and as you watch them avoid the pitfalls of dangerous and icy roads!

Question “Writer-director James Mottern said he was influenced by nuanced, beloved movies of the 1970s such as "The Last Detail" and "Five Easy Pieces." Mottern said his female trucker character began with a woman he saw at a Southern California truck stop — a "beautiful woman, bleach blonde ... skin tanned to leather walked like a Teamster, blue eyes.” - Paul Brownfield

Question

In the United States, commercial truck classification is fixed by each vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). There are 8 commercial truck classes, ranging between 1 and 8. Trucks are also classified in a more broad way by the DOT's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA groups them together, determining classes 1-3 as light duty, 4-6 as medium duty, and 7-8 as heavy duty. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has its own separate system of emission classifications for commercial trucks. Similarly, the United States Census Bureau had assigned classifications of its own in its now-discontinued Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (TIUS, formerly known as the Truck Inventory and Use Survey).

Question The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is an influential association as an advocate for transportation. Setting important standards, they are responsible for publishing specifications, test protocols, and guidelines. All which are used in highway design and construction throughout the United States. Despite its name, the association represents more than solely highways. Alongside highways, they focus on air, rail, water, and public transportation as well.

Question

The rise of technological development gave rise to the modern trucking industry. There a few factors supporting this spike in the industry such as the advent of the gas-powered internal combustion engine. Improvement in transmissions is yet another source, just like the move away from chain drives to gear drives. And of course the development of the tractor/semi-trailer combination.
 
The first state weight limits for trucks were determined and put in place in 1913. Only four states limited truck weights, from a low of 18,000 pounds (8,200 kg) in Maine to a high of 28,000 pounds (13,000 kg) in Massachusetts. The intention of these laws was to protect the earth and gravel-surfaced roads. In this case, particular damages due to the iron and solid rubber wheels of early trucks. By 1914 there were almost 100,000 trucks on America's roads. As a result of solid tires, poor rural roads, and a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour (24km/h) continued to limit the use of these trucks to mostly urban areas.

Question 1941 was a tough era to live through. Yet, President Roosevelt appointed a special committee to explore the idea of a "national inter-regional highway" system. Unfortunately, the committee's progress came to a halt with the rise of the World War II. After the war was over, the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944 authorized the designation of what are not termed 'Interstate Highways'. However, he did not include any funding program to build such highways. With limited resources came limited progress until President Dwight D. Eisenhower came along in 1954. He renewed interest in the 1954 plan. Although, this began and long and bitter debate between various interests. Generally, the opposing sides were considering where such funding would come from such as rail, truck, tire, oil, and farm groups. All who would overpay for the new highways and how.

Question The most basic purpose of a trailer jack is to lift the trailer to a height that allows the trailer to hitch or unhitch to and from the towing vehicle. Trailer jacks may also be used for the leveling of the trailer during storage. To list a few common types of trailer jacks are A-frame jacks, swivel jacks, and drop-leg jacks. Other trailers, such as horse trailers, have a built-in jack at the tongue for this purpose.

Question A Ministry of Transport (or) Transportation is responsible for transportation within a country. Administration usually falls upon the Minister for Transport. The term may also be applied to the departments or other government agencies administering transport in a nation who do not use ministers. There are various and vast responsibilities for agencies to oversee such as road safety. Others may include civil aviation, maritime transport, rail transport and so on. They continue to develop government transportation policy and organize public transit. All while trying to maintain and construct infrastructural projects. Some ministries have additional responsibilities in related policy areas as mentioned above.

Question The American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) is a non-profit trade association. AMSA represents members of the professional moving industry primarily based in the United States. The association consists of approximately 4,000 members. They consist of van lines, their agents, independent movers, forwarders, and industry suppliers. However, AMSA does not represent the self-storage industry.

Question There many reasons for moving, each one with a unique and specific reason as to why. Relocation services, employee relocation, or workforce mobility can create a range of processes. This process of transferring employees, their families, and/or entire departments of a business to a new location can be difficult. Like some types of employee benefits, these matters are dealt with by human resources specialists within a corporation.