Last updated November 19, 2008
Find Out If A Mover Is Licensed By The
State Department Of Transportation, And
By The Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration For Moves Between States
You will find that hiring someone cheaper in price to move your belongings out of the state might be more affordable, but it can also cause some upset if something happens. An unlicensed mover will not have the insurance needed if something happens to your belongings. If they are not licensed and documented, you will have no way of tracking them if your belongings disappear. If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration does not license them for moves between states, they will not meet financial, insurance and safety standards set forth by the FMCSA. It is wise to use a mover that is licensed to help you with your moving needs.
The Department of Transportation gives the movers a license to move around the state, this does not include anything outside of the particular state. If the move is just twenty miles out of the particular state, the mover needs to be licensed by the FMCSA. If you use a mover that is not licensed for out of state moving and something happens to your belongings, you will have no recourse for claiming any damages. The mover might receive a fine, but you could lose more. You should always use a licensed, insured and safe mover. This ensures that all your belongings are going to arrive safely or the insurance will cover your loss.
Movers need to have good transportation, a safe driving record and no defaults on any claims that may have been placed against them. You should ask for a license, telephone number and the address. Do not be afraid to check the mover out before contracting them to move your belongings. This allows you to find out any information that you need to know about the company or individual person who you are entrusting your worldly belongings to for the move.
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