A service offered by moving companies when a location that is not accessible to large moving trailers. In these cases a smaller vehicle is used to haul goods to the final destination. Sometimes an additional charge applies.
If the residence is in a location where access is limited, it may not be possible to bring a conventional moving van or a container close enough. In these cases, a (second), smaller vehicle will be needed to act as a shuttle between the moving van/container and the residence. Usually, the cost of this (second) vehicle (and any additional labour expense) is charged on an hourly basis.
The use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences not accessible to the mover's normal line haul vehicles.
use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that are not accessible to the mover's normal, larger linehaul equipment.
Occurs when a smaller vehicle is used to haul goods to a location that is not accessible to large moving trailers
used if the assigned over-the-road van is unable to make a normal pickup or delivery because of physical constraints (extremely narrow road, inadequate parking area for the truck, weak bridge, etc.). A shuttle service is the use of a secondary, smaller vehicle to complete the pickup or delivery. Charges for this service are based on the weight of the shipment and the location where the service is performed.
use of a smaller vehicle to provide pickup or delivery when your residence is not accessible to the full size over-the-road moving van.