Moving Tips & Supplies

Moving Do's and Don'ts

The Do's & Don'ts of a Successful Move!

Do carefully review drivers inventory sheets at loading

• Are they complete and accurate with respect to condition?
• Are all high value items listed (i.e. electronics, silver, china, antiques, art, etc.)?
• Does each item have a numbered sticker on it that corresponds to the inventory?

Do take important valuables and documents with you (i.e. jewelry, furs, silver flatware, coin/stamp collections, sentimental items, medical records, cash, credit cards).

Don't ship fresh or frozen foods, aerosol cans, explosive flammable materials, paint, articles requiring fumigation.

Do check off all items on the inventories, as they are delivered.

• Any damaged or missing items or cartons must be noted on the inventories at the time of delivery.

Do keep all damaged cartons and articles.

Do take time - Do not allow yourself to be rushed.

Do call your Air Van North American customer service representative during delivery if you are not being given sufficient time to inspect your goods and make the proper notations.

Don't sign the inventory unless you are sure it is accurate and proper notations have been made. We want your move to be both safe and pleasant. Please help us make sure it is safe by eliminating all these dangerous articles before we start packing your furnishings.

Do Not Ship the Following Items:

• Flammable Articles Any Aerosol Cans
• Paints (oil base) Hair Sprays
• Gasoline Shaving Creams
• Kerosene Deodorants
• Naphtha Household Cleaners
• Tar Remover Insecticides
• Paint Thinners Tarnish Removers
• Bleach Car Cleaners
• Muriatic Acid
• Oxygen/Propane Type Tanks or any Needed Prescriptions
• Cleaning Fluid
• Matches or Perishable Foods
• Ammunition/Gun Powder
• Any other type of Combustible Canned Goods
• Corrosive or Poisonous Products & Liquids (during winter)

Shipping the above items is never worth the possible risk to the movers, yourself and your goods. The small cost of leaving these items behind or taking them with you can only prove to be a savings in the long run. Even though our crews are trained to not pack or load such items, for everyone's safety, your assistance is needed in making sure they are not included in your shipment.