Reply from Extra Mile VanlinesNov 19, 2024
Chris, we are sorry your experience with Extra Mile wasn't 100% satisfactory as it is always our intention to deliver every customer a great moving experience. That being said, things can go wrong during a move sometimes, that are beyond our control, but we are always here to fix any mistakes from our side. Please let me address your concerns. Yes, we are a broker and we never hide that fact. Our website clearly states this. In fact, if you were to go on our website, it says so right there on the homepage. But unlike many other brokers, we only work with a small and trusted network of carriers with a proven track record of success. Each of our carriers have multiple years of experience providing great moves for their customers. Your stuff was delivered within the 10-day allotted window as set by the DOT and this move was completed as per the terms set in the agreement. The only extra charge that you incurred was a Shuttle Charge (which is also a legal charge allowed by the DOT). This charge doesn't occur in every move, but only in cases where the truck doesn't fit into the space to allow the move to happen. Had we known about this issue at your destination before arriving there, we would've informed you about this charge beforehand as well. However, you had not mentioned anything of the sort and there's no way for us to know either. The additional charge is for shuttle service (when all of your goods had to be moved from the semi truck to a smaller truck in order for the truck to make delivery due to size constraints/roundabouts). This takes extra time and effort on the movers part and thus the extra charges. You said you understood this, but did not want to pay for the shuttle charge. Unfortunately this is out of our control as it is a charge the Carrier adds-on, and it is a standard charge with every single moving company that faces this scenario. We understand that it is frustrating when unexpected things occur during a move. Unfortunately, this was out of our control. We wish you nothing but happiness in your new home.