There are so many terms which most people have no idea what means.The same situation is the moving process.Below some definitions of phrases which you will definetely meet when you are arranging your moving.

Advanced Charges
Charges for moving services not performed by the mover but instead by a professional, craftsman or other third party at your request. The charges for these services are paid for by the mover and added to your bill of lading charges.

Appliance Service
Preparation of major electrical appliances to make them safe for shipment.

Bill of Lading
The receipt for your goods and the contract for their transportation. It is your responsibility to understand the bill of lading before you sign it. If you do not agree with something on the bill of lading, do not sign it until you are satisfied that it is correct. The bill of lading is an important document. Don't lose or misplace your copy.

C.O.D.
Transportation for a private shipper for which payment is required at the time of delivery at the destination residence (or warehouse).

Expedited Service
An agreement with the mover to perform transportation by a set date in exchange for charges based on a higher minimum weight.

Order for Service
The document authorizing the mover to transport your household goods.

Peak Season Rates
Higher line haul charges that are applicable during the summer months.

Shuttle Service
Use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that are not accessible to the mover's normal linehaul equipment.

Storage-In-Transit (SIT)
Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation, for example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 90 days of storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges.

If you don't understand something in your contract with the moving company it's really worth to check out what is all about in reason to be sure you are signinh the right document and contracting with the right people!