Understanding what items movers will not transport can save you time, stress, and money. From hazardous materials to personal documents, knowing these restrictions in advance helps ensure a smooth and compliant move.
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Movers typically won’t transport items that are dangerous, perishable, or irreplaceable. These include hazardous materials, food, live animals, and important personal documents.
Always check with your moving company beforehand to avoid delays or complications.
Examples of items not allowed:
No, licensed movers do not transport hazardous materials due to health, safety, and legal regulations.
These materials pose risks of explosion, fire, or contamination, and require specialist handling and disposal.
Examples include:
No, flammable and explosive items are strictly prohibited by moving companies.
They can combust under heat or pressure, endangering the moving crew and cargo.
Commonly restricted flammables:
Most movers will not transport plants, especially during long-distance or interstate moves.
Plants can wilt, die, or spread pests during transit. Regulations may also restrict cross-border plant transport.
Alternatives:
Movers typically do not transport perishable food items due to spoilage risk and contamination.
This includes fresh produce, dairy, meat, and open or partially used items.
Best practice:
No. It is advised to carry all valuable and sentimental items yourself.
Movers often exclude liability for valuables due to potential loss, theft, or damage.
Keep with you:
Professional movers do not transport pets or live animals for safety and welfare reasons.
Your pet’s health, temperature needs, and care requirements make it unsuitable for moving trucks.
Tips for moving with pets:
In most cases, firearms and ammunition are not allowed in moving vehicles.
Laws vary by region, and transporting weapons typically requires a licensed firearm transporter.
What to do:
Carry all important personal, legal, and medical documents with you.
These are irreplaceable and often needed during the move or shortly after settling in.
Documents to keep on hand:
Ask your movers for a written list of restricted or prohibited items before the move.
This list is often included in the contract or provided as a pre-move checklist. Never assume—always confirm.
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