Shipping Household Goods

Here are some important points to remember about shipping household goods:

• Transportation and storage of up to 18,000 lb of household goods are allowed.
• The maximum period for storage of an authorized shipment of household goods is 90 days.
• Household goods shipped are insured at full replacement value up to $75,000.
• Items such as professional books or tools required for the job do not have to be included in the shipment of personal and household goods.
• Personally owned professional books, papers, and equipment required for the job may be transported as an administrative expense to the hiring organization if the organization approves.
• The company will pay for the cost of a self-move truck plus actual vehicle mileage via the most direct route or a self-move truck plus the fuel for the truck via the most direct route.
• The company will pay for reasonable packing supplies (for example, boxes and tape).

Contact the relocation administrator with specific questions about shipping household goods.