Additional informational resources to help you understand the moving process.
Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Listed below are some common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates.
Hazardous Materials – items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.
Examples include:
| Sterno | Fire Extinguisher | Household Batteries |
| Matches | Aerosols | Chemistry Sets |
| Kerosene | Cleaning Solvents | Darkroom Chemicals |
| Gasoline | Ammonia | Pool Chemicals |
| Propane/Propane Tanks | Nail Polish | Motor Oil |
| Fireworks | Nail Polish Remover | Car Batteries |
| Charcoal | Liquid Bleach | Fertilizer |
| Charcoal Lighter | Paints (latex & oil-based) | Pesticides |
| Ammunition | Paint Thinner | Poisons (such as weed killer |
| Lamp Oils |
Perishables – Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.*
Examples include:
| Frozen Food | Produce | Open or half-used foods or food without adequate preservation |
| Refrigerated Food | Plants |
* For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, agents may agree to transport perishables that are properly packed and require no servicing in transit.
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value – This third category of non-allowables can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that irreplaceable items and\or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment.
Examples include:
| Airline Tickets | Certificates of Deposit | Prescription Medicine |
| Car Keys | Stocks | Computer Discs |
| Cell Phones | Bonds | Address Books |
| Pagers | IRAs | Jewelry |
| Laptop Computers | Financial Documents | Family Photographs |
| Checkbooks | Deeds | Wedding Albums |
| Cash | Car Titles | Personal Video Tapes |
| School Records | Professional Files | VCRs & Stereos |
| Medical & Dental Records |
Insurance Policies (Life/Auto/Home, etc.) |
Remote Controls for TVs/VCRs/Stereos |
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Documents Pertaining to Your New Home |
Keys to Furniture, Safe, Home |
Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) consumer protection regulations contain the rules that must be followed when we provide interstate transportation of household goods services to you, our customer.
At Reliable, we know that you're entrusting us with most of your personal possessions, and we want you to be able to make the most educated decision during this important time in your life. That's why we have linked the following FMSCA's consumer documents from our Web site to provide as an additional resource.
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Click on the image to download a PDF Version (665kB) or view the FMCSA HTML Version of "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" Brochure. |
Click on the image to download a PDF Version (665kB) or view the FMCSA HTML Version of "Ready to Move?" Brochure. |
We are glad to provide these links to various resources that will assist you before, during and after your move.