If an interstate mover can deliver more than 24 hours before the agreed delivery date or period and you cannot accept it, FMCSA rules allow storage in transit under specific conditions. The mover must notify you and remains responsible for certain storage, handling and redelivery charges until the agreed date.
Tipping movers in NYC is optional, not mandatory. A practical planning benchmark is about $4-$5 per hour per mover, around $50 per mover for many shorter local jobs, and roughly $75-$100+ per mover for a long or difficult day. Adjust for the actual work and service.
You are not required to feed the moving crew, but having water available is a thoughtful practical courtesy, especially on a hot or physically demanding move. Food is optional; if the job runs through a meal period, ask the crew lead how breaks are handled.
Often, yes, especially for lateral, fireproof or heavily loaded cabinets. Full drawers add significant weight and can shift during handling. Ask the mover which cabinets may travel with contents and which must be emptied before moving day.
Only if building management allows it. Some buildings require all large furniture and professional movers to use a freight or service elevator, even when the item physically fits in the passenger elevator. Confirm the rule before scheduling delivery.
Quick Answer: Stop and compare the actual inventory with the estimate before deciding what gets left behind. Ask why the truck capacity is short, whether another vehicle or trip is available, what any added cost will be, and document which items remain. Do not let the crew make unrecorded choices about what stays behind.
Yes, but the TV should be treated as a fragile specialty item. A fitted TV moving box or equivalent protective system, screen protection, secure upright transport, and accurate dimensions are more important than having the factory carton itself.
Quick Answer: If the crew arrives with fewer movers than expected, compare the actual crew with the written estimate or booking confirmation and call the office before the job gets far underway. Ask whether another mover is coming, whether the scope or price changes, and whether the smaller crew can still meet the building window safely.
Usually, yes, if you are self-packing. Closed, sealed boxes are easier to stack, carry, and protect. Open cartons and loose items can slow loading and may require the crew to repack them if professional packing was not included in the quote.
Quick Answer: Usually, yes for personal desk contents and clearly assigned small items, while movers handle furniture and the company or IT controls equipment that needs standardized packing or security. Give employees the same containers, labels, deadline and no-pack rules so the mover receives a consistent office instead of dozens of different packing systems.
