Most long distance moving companies charge you by the pound when it comes to charging you  for a long distance move.

The weight of your shipment is  initially determined based on an in-house estimate or by an on-line moving calculator; and provided that this list of goods is accurate this weight will generally be within about 10% of the actual scaled weight.

You have the right as a consumer to be present during the weighing process. The truck is driven to a certified scale before going to your home to load your goods. You can be present at this time to verify the light weight (Tare Weight) which is the weight of the truck empty.

The crew will then load everything onto your truck and return back to the scale to get the heavy weight (Gross Weight) of the truck with the shipment on. You also have the right to be present for this second weighing. To determine the actual weight (Net Weight) of your shipment the light weight is subtracted from the heavy weight and the net or actual weight of your shipment is determined.

We recommend that you attend both scalings (weighings) so you can verify in person that the weight of your shipment is true and accurate – after all you are paying by the pound and so you will want to ensure nothing else is on the truck when the heavy weight is taken.