Monday, March 3, 2008
What is the Difference between Direct Service & Flexible Service?
Posted by All My Sons in Raleigh, NC at 11:35 AMI get this question a lot when comes to moving out of state. So I figured why not address the question here. When it comes to moving out of state there are really only two options: Direct Service and Flexible Service. Ultimately it comes down to which service will fit your needs the best. Below are the decriptions of both types of service:
DIRECT SERVICE
Direct Service is the most customizeable service availble. Typically moving companies can provide this service with approximately a discount of 50% of the total costs. This service involves only your shipment. In other words we will provide a truck soley for your household goods and no one elses. We will also guarantee the pick-up and delivery dates. So if you are in a time restraint and need specific dates for travel or work this option is the best option available.
FLEXIBLE SERVICE
Flexible Service is the most economical service available for interstate travel. Typically this will allow movers much more flexibility in price, especially if you are very, very flexible. Keep in mind that your goods will be on a truck with other shippers. This means the truck will be making additional stops to either deliver someone elses goods or to pick up additional goods. The dates must be flexible along with the delivery time. We must be able to deliver your goods once we arrive regardless if it is 10:00am or 1:00am. Flexibility means Flexiblity.
Regardless of choice make sure your mover constantly stays in contact with you in regards to your shipment. I also recommend that you exchange cell phone numbers with the driver so that you can both contact each other if there are any delays during travel. I also recommend that you get a written estimate before choosing a moving company, this will allow for you and the mover to be on the same page in regards to price and also help eliminate any surprises at the delivery address. Make sure you check out my links for additional information in regards to choosing a mover and your rights as a consumer.
