Questions to ask your mover:

Moving Brokers and Moving Agents Service Centers

Are you an Agent? Do you work with Moving Agents?

Does the company work with agents? Some of the so called moving companies are nothing but salesmen who transfer your details to other movers. The actual movers you will be dailing with are a totally separate company you will want to research separately to make sure they will do thier part professionally.

Do you prepare a Household Goods Descriptive Inventory with every Moving Job?

All professional moving companies should prepare Household Goods Descriptive Inventories with every interstate move. Make sure your mover prepares such lists. This is a clear indicator whether the company you have selected is professional enough to handle your belongings.

BBB movers accreditation?

Make sure the mover is a BBB accredited business. This is a clear factor that the moving company cares about its public image and is willing to provide a better customer oriented business.

Positive moving reviews on the moving reviews websites?

Moving reviews websites like www.MyMovingReviews.com are the place to check every moving company before hiring. You can read many real customers horror or positive moving stories online. Make sure you also share your moving after your move is completed so others may know what company are they dealing with and what to expect.

Finding a reliable moving company is a challenge so take your time researching. Be alert about the things you do not understand and ask the salesman as soon as you have the picture clear. This will prevent the unpleasant surprises you may experience once you have your goods unloaded.

Know your moving rights in advance

Your Rights and Responsibilities When you Move

When Moving it is very important that you know your Rights and Responsibilities and know how to act in a problematic situation with your moving carrier. Hiring quality mover is a hard task but you should know that you can defend yourself when the moving service is not that was promised.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) consumer protection regulations contain the Rules which must be followed by each Licensed and Insured Moving Company providing Interstate Transportation of Household Goodsas a Certified Moving Provider. How there is a free education booklet on your moving rights you can download and view completely free by clicking on the links below.

Some helpful information available in the booklet

- Estimates (Binding and Non-Binding) information.
- Bill of Lading / Inventory List description and detailed info.
- Movers Liability in case of Loss or Damage.
- Moving Payments of the Transportation Charges of the moving company.

Click below to download the booklets in PDF format:

- Know your Rights Booklet PDF – take action and defend your rights.
- Ready to Move Booklet PDF – some helpful moving info before you move.