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Is the Moving Company licensed?

The moving company you are planning to hire must comply with licensing requirements. For long-distance moving companies it is important to have active registrations with FMCSA, active USDOT number and MC Number. And local moving companies, they must have state-level registration. It is easy to check the status of licenses of a moving company- visit the FMCSA website.

How long has the moving company been in business?

The experience of a moving company is one of the most important factors to count while researching. An experienced moving company must know the requirements of each move, as every move is different. If a moving company is established recently, then it might not be well equipped with all the necessary tools, equipment and appliances. Before picking up the moving company consider that it must have experience of a few years at least. To verify whether the company is experienced or not you can check their total business years on BBB or FMCSA website.

Does the company have a good track record?

To check the track record of a moving company, it should be in business for a few years. You can check their reviews and ratings to determine their status. There are several ways you can check the reviews and ratings of the company

Visit the BBB website and check the company profile for ratings and reviews

Check Google ratings and reviews on other websites

Check the FMCSA for any complaints or legal allegations against the mover

You can ask your friends, family or colleagues if they have any knowledge about the mover

Does the moving company offer moving insurance?

In addition to your moving quote, the moving company will provide you with details of moving insurance if it is provided. Though some moving companies do not offer any moving insurance and in that case, you have to purchase separately. Moving companies generally provide released liability coverage for any lost or damaged item while in transit. In this, they will not charge any extra amount on your moving quote and only reimburse $0.60 per pound per item of your goods. Instead, you can opt for a valuation coverage option for your move that comes at an additional cost and provide the full value of your good on any mishappening. Learn more about different types of moving insurance.

Is the moving company a broker?

You can check the status of your moving company- whether it is a carrier or broker by using USDOT and MC Numbers. As the carrier must have both numbers while moving broker does not need any of this. Though most brokers have USDOT numbers but do not have an MC number. You can check the difference between the two.

Is the moving company reliable?

Reliability is one major factor you should consider while looking for a moving company. There are certain cases where the movers caused harm to the customers and as a result, customers lose money and faith both. So, find a company on which you can rely with your valuables and your trust. Check out the reviews and ratings of the company on BBB or FMCSA website. Dig out all the details like complaints, disputes and other details of the company on these websites and pick the one you find most reliable in all terms.

Why each mover offers a different moving price?

The moving industry is a service industry and the pricing for each service varies. Each moving company evaluate the cost of service according to their price structure. Moving quotes provided by the moving companies as based on several factors. Local move quotes are based on charges per hour and the number of moving crew. For a long-distance move, there is a long list of factors like miles covered, gas price, toll charges, and more. Check the cost of your move and discuss with the moving company for various costs they considered while preparing your moving quote.

Does the moving company offer all the services I need in my move?

When looking for the mover check whether it is offering all the moving services. Common moving services that people look for while they move include-

Packing and unpacking

Loading and unloading

Storage

Vehicle shipping

Clean out services

Crating

GPS tracking for interstate moves

Packing supplies

Junk removal service

Is a moving company available on my moving date?

It doesn’t matter if you are moving during the peak moving season or the off-season, the mover of your choice might not be available on the preferred moving date. The availability of the moving company on the preferred moving date is very important as it can affect your job, children's school and affect your lease.

Is the moving company offering moving rates that fits my budget?

First, set your budget and then decide the type of move you can have with that amount of money. You can have a DIY move if your budget cannot afford to hire a moving company. Evaluate the moving budget before planning the other steps of your move.

How many moving quotes should I gather to pick the right mover?

For a better comparison collect at least 3-5 moving estimates from different moving companies. Connect with movers online and request moving estimates. Compare their prices, services, experience and more before choosing one and signing the contract.