My husband is an E-5, so I think we are allotted 9,000 lbs, and the moving company said today that we have 10,000. Is there a set rate for the overweight charges?
2007-07-24 14:53:37 · 5 answers · asked by Barbara C 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It is too late, we didn't think we had that much weight and loaded it today, the movers said they estimate us at 10,000 lbs and it is on it's way. I will go ask transportation in the morning, but we just wondered if anyone knew.
2007-07-24 15:35:52 · update #1
I believe the overage is calculated by distance from Point A to Point b as well as the weight itself. I am unsure whether the moving company can charge you market rate, or if they charge you the discounted military rate.
Expect several hundred dollars, possibly more. you might have to say goodbye to your DLA.....
2007-07-25 02:52:45 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to pay what the company is charging which can be alot. I used to be a weightmaster and I am a military wife, my brotherinlaw was a mover and lets just say because you are military they are gonna try there best for your stuff to be overweight cuz thats how they make their money. Alot of moving companies rig the weights. Did you do a pcs do it yourself or have the military handle it ? If you had the military handle it the moving company they sent usually has a contract with the military and give the military discounts so they aren't making much profit, and they always bump the weight up to make profit. At least they did a few yrs ago when I was a weightmaster. Just try ur best to be careful, cuz it could cost you $$$$
2007-07-24 23:13:15 · answer #2 · answered by luvmyhubby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The moving company will charge the Govt for the moving of 10,000 lbs. The Govt will cover up to 9,000 lbs. You will pay the difference.
Make sure you included an allowance for professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E). It includes all his personal military records, papers, uniforms, special equipment, etc. I doubt your husband has 1000 lbs worth, but I am sure he has several hundred and it will help out. Make sure you double check the inventory. You can also request a reweigh through the Transportation Office and have a witness present.
2007-07-25 00:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by erehwon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably ask this of both your moving company and the Household Good Office you're working with. I know for a civilian move my brother was quoted prices based on weight and distance so I don't think there would be a set charge. It seems to me that my friends who went overweight were hit with higher charges than they expected so it might be a good idea to go through your stuff and get rid of anything extra if you still can.
EDIT: Since it's too late, I would definitely ask to see their weight receipts for your load before paying. They should have the truck weighed either before they loaded you and then after they loaded or before they unload and then after. You might mention that you're going to want to see proof of the weight before they drop stuff off at your place so they can get the truck weighed and not play games by estimating.
2007-07-24 22:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by Critter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cheapest it will be is $1 per pound you are over. depending on how far your belongings are going, it will be more. The moving company should have come out BEFORE packing your belongings to estimate the weight of your things, basically 1000lbs per room.
2007-07-24 23:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋