Storage in transit and beyond
Storage services for a move
Thirty days included on a long distance move, in a facility we control, released on a date you set rather than a date a third party gives you. Longer terms quoted before the storage starts.
- 30 days included on a long distance move
- Our facility not a broker lot
- Your release date not a queue position
- USDOT 2138595 · MC-744411 checkable on FMCSA SAFER
What moving storage involves
The gap between one lease ending and another starting is the most common reason a move needs storage, and it is almost never planned for. Thirty days is included on a long distance booking. Beyond that it moves to a monthly rate, quoted before the storage begins rather than applied retroactively.
Who stays responsible while it sits
Storage in transit, or SIT, is temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending onward transportation. While it is in SIT the mover keeps full responsibility for the shipment under the terms of the bill of lading, and remains responsible for re-delivery, handling and storage charges until final delivery. That is the arrangement you agreed to when you booked the move.
The notice you are owed before it expires
Permanent storage is a different arrangement, and the federal rule about it is a notice requirement: if your storage-in-transit period is about to expire, the mover must tell you in writing the date on which it converts. That letter is the one to read. The terms you signed are the bill of lading’s, and the question to ask is what changes, before the date passes rather than after it. We do not publish a day count here because there is no federal figure to publish. What is fixed is the notice, not a number.
What storage adds to the bill
A warehouse handling charge may apply each time storage-in-transit service is provided, in addition to the line-haul charges on the move itself. Storage in transit is also not self-storage: it is not designed for you to visit weekly. If you need access to part of the shipment, say so before it goes in and we will load it so that is possible.
- Included
- 30 days on a long distance move
- After that
- Monthly quoted before it starts, never retroactively
- During storage in transit
- Bill of lading the mover stays responsible under it
- Before permanent storage
- Written notice the conversion date must be given to you
The responsibility during storage in transit and the written-notice requirement before conversion to permanent storage are federal. No conversion day count is published here because the FMCSA does not state one.
Three things storage changes
What to settle before it goes in
Storage is the stage of a move where the paperwork quietly matters most, because nothing is happening and nobody is watching.
BOL the terms you already signed
In transit, your bill of lading still governs
While a shipment sits in storage in transit the mover has full responsibility for it under the bill of lading, and is responsible for the charges for re-delivery, handling and storage until it makes final delivery. That is the point of SIT: the move has not ended, it has paused. The valuation you chose at booking is still the valuation that applies.
In writing the date must be given to you
The conversion letter is the one to read
If the storage-in-transit period is about to expire, a mover must notify you in writing of the date on which it converts to permanent storage. Permanent storage is a different arrangement from the one on your bill of lading, so that letter is the moment to ask what changes: what covers the goods, who is responsible, and what the charges become. Asking after the date has passed is a worse conversation.
One handling in and out, not weekly access
It is not self-storage, and that is a feature
Your shipment stays inventoried and wrapped as it was loaded, and comes out on a date you name. Nothing is unpacked and repacked in between, which is where handling damage comes from, so a facility you cannot browse is protecting the goods rather than inconveniencing you. If you do need part of the shipment reachable, tell us before it goes in and it is loaded to make that possible.
The responsibility and notice rules are federal. Facility details are ours.
What it costs
How storage is charged
Storage on a move is charged on duration and on handling, and the handling is what people do not expect. This is the structure.
| Duration | Charge | Handling | Governed by |
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| First 30 days on a long distance booking | Included | Part of the move | Bill of lading |
| Month by month quoted before the storage starts | Monthly rate | Warehouse handling may apply | Bill of lading |
| Storage-only booking no move attached | Quoted separately | In and out quoted | Storage agreement |
| After written notice ask what changes before the date | Permanent storage terms | Per the new agreement | Warehouse terms |
A warehouse handling charge may apply each time storage-in-transit service is provided, in addition to line-haul charges; that is federal wording, not ours. Dollar figures are absent until the rate table exists.
Get storage priced with the moveHow storage on a move runs
Four stages, and the release date is set at stage one rather than negotiated at stage four.
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Say so at the survey
Storage changes how the shipment is loaded. If you will need part of it reachable, that is decided now, not at the warehouse.
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In, inventoried
It goes in wrapped and listed as it was loaded. Nothing is unpacked and repacked, which is where handling damage comes from.
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Held on the bill of lading
Under the bill of lading, in our own facility. If the period is going to expire you get written notice of the conversion date.
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Out, on your date
Released and delivered on a date you name, not a slot you are offered.
The facility
Where your shipment sits in storage
Production described the facility and never distinguished it from a broker lot. These are the details that make a difference to a shipment sitting still for a month.
- Ours
- a facility we control, not a broker lot
- 24/7
- guarded and under video surveillance
- Barcoded
- electronic inventory labels, so nothing is mixed up
Inventoried and wrapped as loaded, in a facility we control.
What the cover pays while it is storedWhat customers said about storing with us
“including two different moves within the past couple of weeks – one to a fresh house and another to a storage facility shortly after. I couldn't even think of using another moving service!”
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Kara R.
Read on Googlei had an amazing experience with a moving service. the technician and his team really turned things around when they showed up to transfer all my home goods from a malfunctioning truck to another. they showed genuine concern about avoiding any damages. Read the full review Read less
i had an amazing experience with a moving service. the technician and his team really turned things around when they showed up to transfer all my home goods from a malfunctioning truck to another. they showed genuine concern about avoiding any damages. both of them were extremely polite, professional, and went beyond what was typically expected. i had some items that needed to remain at my place and the rest needed to stay on the truck. initially, i was informed that it could only be one or the other – everything moved to the other truck or everything offloaded where the truck was. but these workers happily carried the items into my home after moving the rest of my belongings. they had no clue how much it meant to me and how grateful i was. i know that in the future i will definitely reach out to this moving service and request for the same team. if you or anyone you know needs this service, you won't be let down. it was a very positive experience. thank you, gentlemen.
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Gilbert D.
Seattle, WA → Southern California
Read on YelpCross Country Movers made our lives so much easier during our move from Seattle WA to So Cal. They handled our home goods with care. The guys were friendly and worked at a good pace! Read the full review Read less
Cross Country Movers made our lives so much easier during our move from Seattle WA to So Cal. They handled our home goods with care. The guys were friendly and worked at a good pace! They were on time with pick up and delivery considering I was under a time constraint to leave Washington and settle in in Cali. I was pleased to see my furniture still intact after the long haul. Their wrapping skills were on point, no dents, scratches or damages found as we unloaded and unpacked. The guys seemed knowledgeable and were self-sufficient. They did most of the leg work which I appreciated. Super thankful for them considering the short notice. Recommended from a friend and I'm definitely recommending it for anyone who needs to move across state lines. Hopefully you have
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S. Chase
Read on GoogleYears ago, my spouse and I had to relocate, marking our first experience with moving. When the time came for us to move again, this time to be closer to our children, we were unsure about the process. Fortunately, we had the privilege of working with Cross Country Movers Group. Read the full review Read less
Years ago, my spouse and I had to relocate, marking our first experience with moving. When the time came for us to move again, this time to be closer to our children, we were unsure about the process. Fortunately, we had the privilege of working with Cross Country Movers Group. This professional team turned our moving experience into a stress-free and enjoyable one. We are grateful for the exceptional service provided by the dedicated technicians at Cross Country Movers Group. Their hard work ensured that we were able to stick to our moving schedule. I would strongly recommend this company to anyone in need of moving services, regardless of the distance. Cross Country Movers Group offers reasonable prices and their service is outstanding. Above all, they prioritize providing a worry-free experience for their clients. Their technicians are among the best in the moving industry. If you're fortunate enough to work with them, you'll know exactly what I mean.
Get storage priced before you need it
Thirty days is included on a long distance move. Longer is quoted up front.
The other four
All servicesEverything is priced separately, so you can take one of these or all of them.
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Long distance moving
Interstate household moves priced by weight and mileage, on a binding estimate, with a written delivery spread.
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Auto transport
Open or enclosed, door to door or terminal to terminal, on the same order as the household goods.
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Packing and crating
Partial or full, materials included, with custom crates for what will not survive a carton.
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Moving insurance
What released value and full value protection actually pay, and the one thing neither covers.
Vaults, labels and the aisle they sit in
Everything goes in as it came off the truck: wrapped, labeled and on the same inventory. The less it is handled between the two ends, the less there is to go wrong.
Where storage comes up most
Storage is usually a housing-timing problem rather than a moving one, and it clusters in the cities where closings slip and leases do not line up.
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Movers in New York
closings and co-op boards
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Movers in Boston
the September lease turn
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Movers in Seattle
build-outs that run late
How long is included?
Thirty days on a long distance move. After that it moves to a monthly rate, quoted before the storage begins rather than applied retroactively.
What is storage in transit?
Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending onward transportation. The move has paused rather than ended: the mover keeps full responsibility under the bill of lading and remains responsible for re-delivery, handling and storage until final delivery.
When does it become permanent storage?
On a date the mover must give you in writing before the storage-in-transit period expires. There is no federal day count we can quote you, which is exactly why the written notice matters. Read it and ask what changes before the date rather than after.
Is my shipment still covered while it is stored?
During storage in transit, yes: the valuation you chose at booking applies, because the bill of lading still governs. Once it converts to permanent storage that is a different arrangement, which is the thing to ask about when the notice arrives.
Can I visit and take things out?
Storage in transit is not self-storage and is not designed for weekly access. If you know you will need part of the shipment, tell us before it goes in and it is loaded so that is possible.
Are there extra handling charges?
A warehouse handling charge may apply each time storage-in-transit service is provided, in addition to the line-haul charges. It is quoted with the storage rather than appearing later.
Can I book storage without a move?
Yes, and it is quoted separately, including the handling in and out, which on a storage-only booking is not part of a move price.
Set the release date, not a queue position
One call. No deposit to get a price.
Get a price for your move with storage
Two ZIP codes and a date is enough to start. A coordinator confirms how long you need, what has to stay reachable and the release date before anything is booked.