Inventory/Paperwork
Your driver will prepare a detailed Inventory &
Condition Report of the items to be moved. In addition to tagging every individual carton
or piece of furniture with numbered and color-coded labels, he or she will record each
item--and a description of any existing damage--on the inventory form. You should
accompany the driver as he or she prepares the inventory, pointing out any special
concerns or handling considerations along the way.
You'll be asked to sign the inventory, as your
acknowledgment that the pieces indicated were loaded and as verification of their
condition prior to the move. Then, the driver will sign the form as well and present you
with a copy. Keep this inventory with you for use at your new home. 
The driver also will ask you to sign a bill of lading. This
is the contract by which you authorize the van line to transport your possessions and
agree to pay for those services. The bill of lading serves to confirm the services
performed, pickup and delivery schedules, and the valuation and protection plan that
you've selected. |
