Tariff

Definition

The published schedule of rates a mover charges under, and the basis for what may be billed.

Why It Matters

It is the pricing backbone, and whether the company prices to it or discounts off it is most of the difference between a healthy margin and a busy one. Look at the accessorials in particular, since stairs, long carries, and shuttles are where a job's profit is made or given away, and a crew that does not record them is working for free. Ask to see a sample of completed jobs against what was quoted.