This is not a weird problem, it is how moving companies operate. They book moves, and a dispatcher/coordinator puts them together like pieces of a puzzle. A full sized moving van holds around 45,000 lbs, and the average move is 6-8K lbs. Vans move as full as possible - less empty space equals less shifting, less damage, and is obviously more cost-effective. A specific shipment could be the first loaded & last delivered - or it could be first loaded & first delivered; none of this is known at booking unless it is a relatively short-distance move in a smaller van.
30+ years experience here coordinating moves for DOD personnel - yours is a frequently asked question.
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