All Movers are required by law to have minimum levels of insurance in force and on file with Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These minimum levels are for the protection of the General Public and the Consumer of moving services. Highway safety is enforced by safety and legal compliance checkpoints throughout the state. DriversContinueContinue reading “Public Safety”
Category Archives: General Information
Cargo Coverage
All certificated Movers that are Members of VMWA have in their Tariff rates minimum cargo coverage of $.60 per pound per article. This level of coverage is normally called the Standard Liability. There are available at additional costs, higher levels of coverage for the cargo. Many Movers offer Full Value coverage and Depreciated Value coverageContinueContinue reading “Cargo Coverage”
Property Coverage
Cargo coverage is different from property coverage. The Customer must choose a level of cargo coverage for their shipment. Property coverage is used for the protection of the Customer at no additional cost. Your property is covered by the Mover’s policy for damage caused by the Movers actions. It is recommended that you make aContinueContinue reading “Property Coverage”
Safe Working Site
The Customer is fully responsible for providing a safe working environment for the moving crew. The Mover is responsible to provide all of the required equipment for the safe handling of the shipment as well as the normal equipment for the moving van. The Mover’s Insurance Carrier will not provide coverage if the Movers areContinueContinue reading “Safe Working Site”
Ready-to-Assemble Furniture
A lot of new furniture is purchased in a box at various retail stores and assembled at home. These items are very functional. However, they were not designed to be moved once they are assembled. Most Movers and their Insurance Carrier will not assume liability for these articles due to their fragile nature. Usually, youContinueContinue reading “Ready-to-Assemble Furniture”