BLVD Moving – What Not to Put on the Truck
(A quick-reference guide for customers who’ve never moved before)
Why some things can’t ride along
Perishables spoil fast. Fruit, veggies, frozen food, or half-opened dry goods can leak, mold, or attract pests.
Hazardous materials are illegal to haul. Explosives, flammables, and many household chemicals can ignite or corrode other freight.
High-value personal items are safer with you. Think cash, passports, laptops, jewelry, and vital paperwork.
BLVD liability ends here. Anything on this list that sneaks onto the truck travels at your own risk; any spills or damage void claims.
Exception: If your entire trip is ≤ 150 milesand delivery happens within 24–48 hours, your crew may agree to take tightly sealed perishables—but only with advance approval.
1. Perishables & Temperature-Sensitive Food
| Items | Reason |
|---|---|
| Produce, meat, dairy, frozen goods, half-opened dry foods | Spoilage, leakage, pests |
2. Everyday Household Hazards
| Items | Examples |
|---|---|
| Aerosols | Hairspray, cooking spray, paint primer |
| Flammables & fuels | Charcoal, lighter fluid, kerosene, gasoline cans, propane tanks (even “empty” ones) |
| Cleaning & pool chemicals | Bleach, ammonia, weed killer, pesticides, liquid drain cleaner |
| Paints & solvents | Paint cans, varnish, paint thinner, rubbing alcohol |
| Fireworks / explosives | All consumer fireworks, gunpowder |
3. Weapons & Ammunition
| Items | Transport rule |
|---|---|
| Firearms, ammunition of any kind | Never loaded onto the moving truck. Arrange separate, legal transport. |
4. Pressurized or Corrosive Household Items
| Items | Included products |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguishers | All sizes & types |
| Car batteries / charged SCUBA tanks | Contain corrosive acid or high pressure |
| Fertilizer & chemistry sets | Can combust or leak |
5. Personal Valuables & Irreplaceables
Take these with you in your car or carry-on:
Cash, coins, checkbooks, debit/credit cards
Passports, IDs, car titles, tax / medical / dental records
Jewelry, heirlooms, cell phones, laptops, tablets
6. Documents & Digital Devices
| Keep with you | Because |
|---|---|
| Airline tickets, laptops, external drives, important contracts | Loss or damage delays travel and business |
7. Miscellaneous “No-Load” Items
Matches and lighters
Nail polish & remover
Human or pet ashes / remains
Any liquid container without written BLVD approval
What happens if one slips in?
If a prohibited item is packed without permission and causes damage or delay, you—not BLVD—are responsible for any property loss or clean-up costs, and related claims may be voided.
Before your packing day
Walk room-by-room and pull everything on this list into a “Do Not Move” corner.
Dispose of hazardous liquids at your local recycling or waste facility.
Hand-carry valuables, documents, and small electronics.
Talk to your account rep if you’re unsure about an item.
