AMS terminology — the glossary movers actually use
- H-Frame Dolly
- Open rectangular oak frame with cross-braces forming an “H” pattern. The most common professional mover’s dolly. Stable under irregular loads (chairs, lamps, boxed stacks), 4-way maneuverable with all-swivel casters. AMS H-Frame dollies use 4″ or 5″ TPR or thermo rubber wheels at 1,000-1,800 lb capacity.
- Chicago Style Dolly
- Solid oak deck (no open frame) with rubber strips along the perimeter to grip furniture and prevent slip. Used for sofas, dressers, refrigerators — anything with a smooth bottom that needs friction. 32″x18″ or 36″x20″ deck typical, 1,000-1,250 lb capacity.
- ProSeries
- AMS’s premium cargo-control and equipment line — ratchet straps, e-track tie-downs, moving blankets, and heavy-duty hand trucks engineered for daily commercial use. ProSeries products carry the longest warranties in the AMS catalog.
- 4-way Rubber Grip Strips
- Rubber bonding strips applied to the top deck of oak dollies in both lengthwise and crosswise patterns. Prevents furniture slip in any direction during transit. Standard on AMS Chicago-Style and H-Frame dollies.
- Wardrobe Box
- Tall corrugated box with a hanging bar for transporting clothes on hangers without removal. AMS BX1005 spec: 24″ x 21″ x 48″ with metal hanging bar, sold in 50-packs for residential moving fleet supply.
- Mattress Box
- Single-use heavy corrugated box sized to enclose a mattress for protection during transit. AMS BX1109 fits king and queen sizes (80″ x 8″ x 39″). Required by most household-goods carriers for warranty coverage on mattresses.
The AMS catalog organized by product family
| Family |
Catalog SKUs |
Typical Capacity |
Used By |
| Oak H-Frame Dollies |
FD-series, 36x20, 40x18, 50x24 |
1,000-2,240 lb |
Furniture, appliance, lampshades, stacked boxes |
| Chicago Style Dollies |
32x18 oak, 36x20 oak |
1,000-1,250 lb |
Sofas, dressers, refrigerators, smooth-bottomed items |
| Furniture Dollies (Solid Deck) |
18x30, 30x18 oak, 36x20 oak |
1,000-2,240 lb |
General furniture, appliances, household goods |
| Steel Dolly Converters |
Converter pairs for 18x30 + 18x36 |
300 lb each |
Field repair, converting fixed-deck to mobile |
| Wardrobe & Mattress Boxes |
BX1005 wardrobe (50-pack), BX1109 mattress |
Corrugated, single-use |
Hanging clothes transport, mattress protection |
| Cargo Control & Misc |
Moving rubber bands MA9100, hand truck accessories |
Equipment specific |
Strapping, tying, securing during transit |
Common applications and what AMS fleet operators specify
Full-service household relocations
The typical residential move uses 4 to 6 oak H-Frame dollies (FD4038 or 36x20 H-Frame), 2 to 4 Chicago Style dollies for case goods, a mattress box per mattress, 8 to 12 wardrobe boxes for closet content, moving blankets, and ProSeries ratchet straps for the truck interior. AMS sells all of this through its catalog, and CasterHQ stocks the consolidated SKU set so professional moving companies don’t have to source from 6 different vendors.
Commercial office relocations
Office moves lean heavily on the H-Frame dolly (FD4038 extended frame) for filing cabinets and desks, plus hand trucks for chairs and monitors. The 4″ TPR wheel on the AMS H-Frame is the right spec for carpet-to-tile transitions common in office buildings. Cargo control straps secure loaded trucks from shifting during transit.
Self-storage and hospitality maintenance fleets
Self-storage operators stock 36x20 oak Chicago dollies and 50″x24″ 6-wheel H-Frame dollies for renting to customers. Hotel and resort maintenance teams use the same dollies for furniture re-arrangement, mattress replacement, and equipment moves between rooms or floors. Bulk pricing is the standard procurement angle here.
Specialty cargo: art, antiques, fragile equipment
The 4-way rubber grip strip Chicago Style dolly is the spec for art and antiques movers — the rubber prevents slip without strapping that could damage finishes. Fragile-electronics movers use the same dolly with an additional moving blanket layer between cargo and rubber.
What buyers ask about the AMS catalog
Is American Moving Supplies the same as American Moving and Storage Association?
No — different organizations. American Moving Supplies, Inc. (AMS) is the equipment manufacturer whose catalog this page sells. The American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA, now known as the American Trucking Association’s Moving & Storage Conference) is the trade industry organization for moving companies. Many AMSA members are AMS catalog customers, but the two are separate entities.
Where are AMS products made?
AMS is an American-made brand — oak dollies are manufactured in the US Midwest from kiln-dried solid oak, ProSeries cargo control is US-assembled, corrugated boxes are produced at regional US plants. For documentation on country-of-origin for federal/GSA/Buy American Act procurement, email info@casterhq.com with the AMS part number.
Do you stock the full AMS catalog or just popular SKUs?
165 AMS SKUs are currently stocked at our Mansfield, TX warehouse — that’s the active commercial catalog. Specialty or low-volume AMS items can be drop-shipped from the manufacturer with 5-7 business day lead time. Bulk fleet orders (12+ units) get pre-allocation and direct factory ship for fastest fulfillment.
What’s the difference between Chicago Style and H-Frame dollies?
Chicago Style has a solid oak deck with rubber grip strips around the perimeter — designed for smooth-bottomed cargo (sofas, dressers, refrigerators) where friction prevents slip. H-Frame has an open rectangular frame with cross-braces — designed for irregular cargo (lamps, chairs, boxed stacks) that needs the cross-bracing for stability. Most professional moves use BOTH types: 2 H-Frame + 2 Chicago Style is a common 4-dolly fleet kit.
Can I order replacement wheels for an existing AMS dolly?
Yes. The AMS oak dollies use standard 4″ or 5″ TPR, thermo rubber, or poly-on-aluminum casters on a 1-3/4″ x 3″ or 2-3/8″ x 3-5/8″ mount plate. Cross-reference is supported through our Dolly Caster collection. Email info@casterhq.com with the AMS dolly part number and photo of the existing mount.
How does AMS pricing compare to New Haven Moving Equipment?
New Haven Moving Equipment is AMS’s direct manufacturer competitor — comparable product lines (oak dollies, mattress boxes, cargo control). Pricing depends on quantity tier: at single-unit retail AMS and New Haven are within a few percent of each other. At fleet volume (12+ units) CasterHQ’s AMS catalog pricing is typically competitive with direct-from-New-Haven. Request a quote at info@casterhq.com for specific part numbers and quantities.
Are wardrobe and mattress boxes single-use or reusable?
Single-use design — corrugated cardboard, not reinforced for multiple cycles. Wardrobe boxes (BX1005) typically survive 2-3 careful moves before the metal hanging bar bends or the corrugation softens. Mattress boxes (BX1109) are explicitly single-use for warranty compliance on household-goods carriers. For reusable mattress protection, AMS sells separate cloth mattress covers.
What ProSeries cargo control products are stocked?
The AMS ProSeries cargo control line stocked here includes ratchet straps in 2″ x 12″ through 2″ x 30″ lengths, e-track tie-downs, moving blankets in standard 72″ x 80″ size, and the MA9100 42″ rubber moving bands for securing loose items in transit. ProSeries carries the longest warranties in the AMS line — typically 3-year manufacturer coverage vs. 1-year on standard cargo control.
Do you offer fleet pricing for moving companies?
Yes. Fleet pricing kicks in at 12+ units of the same SKU, with deeper discounts at 24, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Setup as a fleet account at info@casterhq.com gives you account-level pricing across the AMS catalog, NET-30 terms for qualified companies, and direct-line ordering for repeat purchases.
How fast does this ship?
Stock AMS SKUs ship same day from Mansfield, TX before 3 pm Central. Oak dollies typically ship UPS Ground for residential delivery or LTL freight for fleet quantities. Cargo control and boxes ship UPS Ground individually or pallet via LTL for bulk. Email info@casterhq.com or call 844-439-4335 for shipping quotes on large orders.
Why CasterHQ for the AMS catalog
Full AMS catalog165 active SKUs across oak dollies, boxes, cargo control, hand trucks, and ProSeries.
Fleet pricingTiered discounts at 12, 24, 50, 100+ units. NET-30 terms for qualified accounts.
Same-day ship from TexasMansfield, TX warehouse. Stock orders ship before 3 pm Central on UPS or LTL.
Caster + dolly cross-sellReplacement wheels for AMS dollies, plus the broader CasterHQ caster catalog under one account.
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