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A-D : E-H : I-N : O-R : S-Z
- Office Moving Boxes or O & I Boxes
Dimensions of O&I boxes differ from normal boxes in that they do not require tape to be assembled. These cartons can be collapsed after a move and used several times.
- O & I - Office and Industrial
Commercial Relocation and Office Moving is a holdover term used from the old "Interstate Commerce Commission" (ICC) definition of "Household Goods" moving authority. The ICC no longer exists but the term lingers on to mean any type of office, industrial, warehouse, or other, non-household relocation of goods.
- Over Time
This is the hourly rate charged for any work in a single day that exceeds eight hours, but is less than twelve hours. It is also charged for the first eight hours on a Saturday and on most holidays.
- Packer
A member of the COR-O-VAN team assigned to pack items into boxes or onto carts. This process adds safety for the goods and the personnel involved in the move. Hiring a packer also pays back in reducing the time and cost to complete the move.
- Pack Van
A Pack Van is a smaller truck normally no longer then twenty feet.
- Panel Cart or Pipe Cart (Dimensions 38X29X38)
 Used to move the panels of systems furniture.
- Parking Permits / No-Parking Placards
Parking Permits and No Parking Placards are obtained for equipment usage on local streets. i.e., semi trucks, bobtails, etc. The rules governing the use of such permits in each city or municipality may vary.
- Premium Time
The time worked when twice the standard rate is charged for labor. This would be time after twelve hours in a day, or after eight hours on a Saturday and most holidays. Premium time also applies all day on Sunday and some holidays.
- Project Manager
A member of the COR-O-VAN team assigned overall operational responsibility for a project. He or she may be involved in the planning stages of the move, and may be the customer's primary contact after the order is in the hands of the Operations Department.
- PUC - Public Utilities Commission
A state agency which regulates, among other things, the for-profit transportation of household goods within a state. Some states call this agency by other names, i.e., "The Texas Railroad Commission." Several states have no formal regulation or authority needed to perform this service within the borders of that state.
- Pusher
A member of the COR-O-VAN team assigned the task of moving loaded dollies and or carts to or from the elevator or truck. That individual must keep the flow of goods constant so the job continues at a smooth safe pace.
- Ramp (Walk Board)
 A ramp is used to load and off-load a moving van. The ramp is placed at the end of the van so that items can be rolled from the ground level into the van.
- RCP
"Replacement Cost Protection" - A term used for the increase in a mover's (Carrier's) liability when increased to the cost of replacement value of a damaged item. This does not mean that if an item is damaged you get a new one. However, if an item is damaged the mover's will spend up to the cost of replacement to repair the damaged item.
- Regular Time
Time charged at the standard rate for labor. Regular time is usually Monday thru Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and non-holidays.
- Roll-A-Lifts or Safe Jacks
A piece of equipment used to move safes or large items that weigh in excess of 500 pounds.
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