--- title: What Is Warehouse Handling? Moving Glossary | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/warehouse-handling/ 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/) - Warehouse handling # What is warehouse handling? Warehouse handling is the labor of receiving, placing and retrieving your goods when they pass through a storage warehouse. It appears as its own charge in a mover's tariff, and 49 CFR 375.607 makes the mover pay redelivery, handling and storage when it parks a shipment early for its own reasons. 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/) Putting a household in storage is two jobs: the warehouse crew takes the load off the truck and puts every piece where it belongs, and later they bring it out again. The charge for that labor is warehouse handling, and it is separate from the rent on the space. ## Handling versus the storage rate Storage is the space and time. Handling is the work. A bill for storage may list a monthly rate for the space and a one-time or per-event charge for the labor to place goods in, and another to take them out. Ask which of these your estimate lists, and whether the monthly figure already includes the in and out labor. ## What happens inside the warehouse The inventory made at loading is the reference for all of it, because it names each carton and article and its condition. - Unloading the truck and checking each carton and piece against the inventory - Padding and placing furniture so it can be stored safely - Moving stored goods when other goods are put in or taken out - Pulling the goods and loading them for delivery on the day you ask ## Where the federal rules touch it Two rules matter. Under 375.607, if a mover can deliver more than 24 hours before the date you specified and you do not agree to early delivery, it may place the shipment in storage near the destination at its own expense, and it is responsible for the charges for redelivery, handling and storage until final delivery. In storage-in-transit under 375.609, the handling and warehouse charges stay under the tariff and the mover must give notice before liability ends. ## O'Brien's warehouse O'Brien's runs a 30,000 sq ft warehouse at 2277 Glendale Ave in Sparks, the same site as the office and truck yard. The wooden storage vaults, 7 ft x 7 ft x 5 ft, are filled and emptied by O'Brien's crews, which is the handling this term describes. Vault storage starts from $40 per month, and shipping stored goods takes about 2 to 3 weeks notice. Learn more on the [warehouse](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/our-warehouse/) page. ## Questions to ask before you store Which handling charges apply on the way in and on the way out? Are they on the itemized estimate? How many days notice does the warehouse need to prepare a delivery? A clear answer to each, in writing, is worth more than a low monthly number with the labor left out. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.607 early delivery](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-F/section-375.607) - [eCFR, 49 CFR 375.609 storage in transit](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375/subpart-F/section-375.609) - [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) ### 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 - [Our 30,000 sq ft Sparks warehouse and vault storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/our-warehouse/) - [Vault storage: how 7 x 7 x 5 ft wooden vaults work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/vault-storage/) - [What is storage in transit?](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/what-is-storage-in-transit/) Moving glossary ## Read next - [Punch list](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/punch-list/) - [Debris removal](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/debris-removal/) - [Appliance service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/appliance-service/) - [Valuation deductible](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/valuation-deductible/) - [Bill of lading](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/bill-of-lading/) - [Linehaul](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/linehaul/) - [White glove service](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/white-glove-service/) - [Binding estimate](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/glossary/binding-estimate/) 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/). ### Is handling included in the monthly storage price? It varies by arrangement. Ask the estimator to show handling and the monthly rate on separate lines. ### Who pays handling if the mover stores my shipment early? Under 375.607, the mover is responsible for redelivery, handling and storage charges until final delivery when it places the shipment in storage on its own account. ### How much notice does O'Brien's need to deliver stored goods? About 2 to 3 weeks. ## 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) F Francie H. February 20, 2026 We were referred to O'Brien's Moving and Storage though a friend in Reno. We couldn't be more pleased with the Professionalism and Service. They were quick to set up Luke to come out and give us a quote and scheduled the actual move date right away. Luke was on time for our quote as were the movers on our moving day. All three of the gentlemen who moved us were professional and courteous from start to finish. From the initial phone call to the completion of our move, we felt like we were treated as family. We would definitely use them again and recommend O'Brien's Moving and Storage to our friends in the future. ### Owner's reply Francie, Thank you for this amazing review. The result you have expressed is exactly what we all strive to accomplish. I love that you walked away knowing you are now a part of the O'Brien's family, whenever you need us we are a phone call away! I will let the movers know about the kind words expressed about them, that will be very satisfying for all of them. We will look forward to any referrals you send our way, thank you for the opportunity! 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. G Greg S. January 22, 2025 3 O'Brien movers came down from Reno to South Lake Tahoe to assist our company moving a lot of big furniture out of a large warehouse. They showed up on-time, were friendly, and were professional and got the job done quickly and diligently. Will definitely use them again. ### Owner's reply Thanks for the great review Greg! We really appreciate you taking the time to do that for us. We look forward to working with you again! ## 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