subject: Choosing Moving Companies [print this page] So you've decided to move to another place; to start a new life; maybe get a new job and transfer the kids to a better school; and settle in a nice neighborhood. But let's all face it; moving requires a lot of packing up and emotional stress of great degrees. Add to this the hassle of choosing from the many moving companies that claim to get your belongings safe and sound.
With many moving companies out there, you can't really be sure which one to trust. The major thing to remember is research. You must get the background of the moving company you are going to sign up with. Ask friends, visit their website and go to their office if you need to. It would seem a tedious job and it really is but you can never compromise your belongings could you?
Moving companies can offer you many services that seem tempting especially when coupled with amazing too good to be true costs but some are simply scammers who are after your precious belongings.
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, you must check if your moving company's contact number is enlisted with them. If their number isn't on their list, they're probably a bunch of scammers.
You should be wary of moving companies who offer to good to be true moving cost estimates if they do not insist for an on-site inspection to see how much property you are going to entrust to them.
Moving companies that insist that you give a high deposit prior to your move are suspicious ones. Your mover should give you a copy of your rights and responsibilities contained within a booklet. Federal law requires movers to provide you one.
Your moving company should have a warehouse. If they refuse to show you theirs or if it is non-existent, you have to keep away from these people.
Lastly, if the moving company you signed with uses a rented truck rather than a company owned truck, it's better to cancel your transaction with them.
