--- title: What Are Third-Party Services? Moving Glossary | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/third-party-services/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving and storage glossary](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/) - Third party services # What are third-party services? Third-party services are jobs performed by a professional or craftsman other than the mover, at your request, whose cost the mover pays and then adds to your bill of lading as advanced charges. FMCSA's list of moving terms gives appliance preparation by an outside technician as one example. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Some work a move needs is not work a moving crew does. A licensed technician disconnects a gas range, a specialist crates a stained glass window, a craftsman removes a chandelier. When the mover arranges that work, the invoice says so, and the words to look for are advanced charges. ## The federal wording FMCSA defines advanced charges as charges for services performed by someone other than the mover. A professional, craftsman or other third party may perform them at your request. The mover pays for the services and adds the charges to your bill of lading. A related entry, appliance service by third party, describes preparing major electrical appliances to make them safe for transportation, with charges that may be in addition to the line-haul charges. Two points follow from that wording. The work is done by an outside party, and the mover pays first and bills you afterward. ## Common examples Which of these your mover handles with its own crew and which it brings in a third party for depends on the job and the tariff. Your estimator can name the line items. - Disconnecting or reconnecting a gas line, a water line or a major appliance - Removing and reinstalling a ceiling fixture or wall-mounted television - Servicing a hot tub or pool equipment before it travels - Adjusting or tuning a piano after delivery - Specialty alarm, safe or fitness equipment work ## Where it shows up on paper Under 375.401(f), accessorial services have to be determined before the bill of lading is prepared, and under 375.505(b)(14) the bill of lading gives a complete description of any special or accessorial services ordered. A third-party service you ask for belongs in that description, with its charge. If you decide on one later, the mover must tell you the charge first, and it is added by a written attachment. ## How to keep it clean Ask for the name of the outside company and whether it is hired by the mover or by you. If you hire the technician yourself, the charge never touches the moving invoice. If the mover arranges it, the advanced charge appears on the bill, and you can ask for the receipt. Either way, get the appointment time in writing so the crew is not waiting on a disconnect. ## A note for Reno and Sparks movers O'Brien's moves household appliances, hot tubs, pool tables and pianos. On those jobs, the free in-home estimate is the time to list every connection and fixture, so each third-party item is on the estimate instead of discovered on moving day. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/2023-10/FMCSA_R%26R_Handbook_Web_v1.pdf) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.505 bill of lading](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-E/section-375.505) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.401 estimates](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-D/section-375.401) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Appliance service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/appliance-service/) - [Accessorial charges](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/accessorial-charges/) - [Household appliance moving](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/specialty-moving/appliances/) Moving glossary ## Read next - [Certificate of insurance](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/certificate-of-insurance/) - [Elevator carry](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/elevator-carry/) - [Bulky article](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/bulky-article/) - [Constructive weight](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/constructive-weight/) - [Tare weight](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/tare-weight/) - [Peak season](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/peak-season/) - [In home survey](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/in-home-survey/) - [Virtual survey](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/virtual-survey/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### Are third-party charges included in the linehaul price? No. FMCSA describes appliance service by a third party as a charge that may be in addition to the line-haul charges. ### Who pays the outside company? If the mover arranges the service, the mover pays it and adds the advanced charge to your bill of lading. If you hire the company directly, you pay it directly. ### Can I see the receipt? Yes, you can ask for a copy of the receipt for any advanced charge. It is reasonable to request it when you review the invoice. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mark S. January 22, 2026 Great company and local. They take great care of your moving needs. They are very accommodating and quick to respond. Highly recommend them for your moving needs and storage needs. Thanks to the O'Brien team for doing a fantastic job. L Laurie I. September 28, 2025 The two employees showed up on time and were very polite and ready to work. Our quote was 8 hours and they finished in 5 hours. Office staff checked in prior to move and confirmed all details and check in after move to make sure everything was taken care of. Would use this company again for sure! ### Owner's reply Laurie, Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad to hear everything went smoothly, and you were satisfied with the service. We want to also thank you for your business we appreciate you! N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070