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Moving Tips Items Not to Ship

It is important that you understand which items you can ship or cannot be ship. Read this section before doing your own packing and loading it to the moving van. There are rules and regulations that govern all movers to ensure safety.

	Drain oil and fuel from lawn mower and other machinery. Discard any partially used cans of paint, thinner, oil or other substances that might leak.
	All refillable tanks must be purged and sealed by a local propane gas dealer. Discard of non-refillable tanks.
	Clean your rugs and draperies with your local cleaners. Leave the rugs and draperies wrapped when they are returned from the cleaners.
	Avoid refinishing your furniture before your move. Some products may soften the wood, making it vulnerable to imprinting from furniture pads. Obtain a written appraisal of antiques to verify the value.
	Think twice before dismantling your outside satellite dish; a new one may cost less than moving the present one.
	If you'll move items such as hot tubs, large screen TV's and some exercise equipment you will need third-party service before your move. Please consult with the van line agent about third party servicing.
	You should also consult with you mover about servicing of appliances, grandfather clock, satellite dish etc. before and after your move.
	Follow the list below for information on items not to be shipped prior to packing and loading dates:

Dispose of all flammable, corrosive or explosive items.
For example:

Acid	Gasoline	Poisons	Lighter Fluid
Fertilizer	Paints	Car Batteries	Matches
Cleaning Fluid	Ammunition	Liquid Bleach	Stern
Aerosols	Kerosene	Chemicals	Chemistry Sets
Fireworks	Pesticides	Charcoal	Motor Oil
Paint Thinner	Batteries	Gun Powder	Weed Killer
Ammonia	Lamp Oil	Propane Tanks	Diesel Oil

Dispose of perishables. Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.
For example:

Frozen Food	Plants
Open Food	Produce

Please note that you should empty your refrigerator and freezers for at least 24 hours before loading. Keep the appliance doors open so the appliance will dry out and prevent the growth of mold and odor.

The van line agent may agree to transport perishables if they are properly packed and require no servicing in transit and the shipment delivery is less than 150 miles and within 24 hours.

Some articles are not accepted for transportation.

The van line agent assumes no responsibility should these items come into his/her possession without his/her knowledge. Although these articles do not create a physical threat it can create problems if your shipment is delayed or items lost. This can be avoided if all irreplaceable, sentimental items are carried with you. For example:

Address Books	Files	Personal Video Tapes
Air Line Tickets	Financial Statements	Photos and Albums
Car Keys	Furs	Research Projects
Bonds, Stocks or IRAs	Tax Records	School Records
Check Books	Jewelry	Sterling Silver
Coins	Letters	Deeds
Computer Software	Medicine	Stamp Collection