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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
Make sure the moving company has adequate insurance coverage
Before selecting a mover know and understand your rights
Check out the mover
Get estimates from different movers based on a physical inspection of your home, apartment, or business
Use a moving checklist and moving guides to help you organize your move and make moving easy
Make sure the mover gives you a written "Order for Service" for the probable cost of the move
Read the bill of lading carefully and thoroughly
Make sure you understand the different levels of protection available for your belongings and the limitations on the mover's liability
Keep a copy of your letters, payment records and contract documents in case you have a problem with your move
If you have a claim and it is not resolved, file a complaint with the state Department of Transportation
It is a good idea to talk with different movers to compare their services
Most movers offer two types of estimates: non-binding and binding
If Possible, Allow 6 to 8 Weeks To Select a Mover
Placing a Value on your shipment
Pre-move information you will need
Employee relocations
Moving Supplies
Storage
Ask around for referrals
Planning Your Move
Moving checklist and timeline
Decide in advance which goods will be shipped and which will be sold or given away
Packing and Loading
If you do your own packing the moving company is not always liable for any damage
Provide as much information as possible about unusual situations on either end so your estimates will be more accurate
Estimates: Binding & Non-Binding
Know how to read your bid or estimate
While Researching Movers, Do Not Make Price The Deciding Factor
Delivery and Payments
Unloading and Unpacking
Check For Past Performance Problems Or Complaints From Previous Customers
Contact your local department of consumer affairs and ask if there are any complaints registered about the movers you're considering
Ask about coverage for loss or damage
Do I need an estimate?
What is a binding estimate?
Is There A Time Of Year When Moving Is Typically Cheaper?
Are There Some Rules-Of-Thumb As To How Long A Move Should Take?
Does A Moving Company Have To Be Licensed?
How Do Moving Companies Determine Their Price?
What is a tariff?
How and when should I pay The Mover?
Does your company subcontract its moving services?
Which subcontractors could be used to move my home?
Will the contents of my home be on one truck the entire time?
What services are not listed on this bid, and what do you charge for them?
What training do your movers and/or packers receive?
Can you provide recent references from other customers you've moved?
Is The Consumer Typically Protected Against Loss Or Damage While Their Goods Are In Transit?
What Happens If Possessions Need To Be Stored?
Will my furnishings remain clean?
Do appliances need special attention?
Can I pack my china, glass and crystal?
Can I pack my clothes in a chest or dresser drawers?
Can I move my frozen foods?
Can I move jewelry and other valuables?
Can I move my house plants?
Can I move my pet?
Ask the Mover for References and Actually Call Them
What Are Some Questions I Should Ask The Moving Company Before Hiring Them?
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