Attempted pickup charges for which you are responsible may apply if the shipment is canceled less than 48 hours prior to the scheduled pickup date. You are authorized to make your own arrangements for movement of your mobile home with a commercial transporter. This will allow you to control the cost of moving and keep your excess cost to a minimum. Reimbursement is limited to a cost not to exceed what it would have cost the government to transport your maximum weight allowance of household goods from your old duty station to your new duty station. You may receive payment in advance or upon completion of the move, as you desire.
Regulatory requirements vary from state to state, and some states are very stringent.
Know the requirements before you move. Thoroughly review all documents presented for signature and retain a copy. Particularly important is verification of labor and service receipts. Also, if additional work or time is required to accomplish items such as trimming of trees or removal of fences to allow the mobile home to pass, these costs will be YOUR responsibility. If the mover is slowed down by unjustified delays in preparation of the site, they will charge waiting time which is expensive.