Select A Mover
Choosing the right mover can seem like a very complicated task. With so many
moving companies to choose from, how do you know which mover will provide you
with the most customized service to fit all your specific needs?
ForMove has put together some helpful hints
when searching for a moving company to deliver your items safely to their
destination.
Get an Estimate
Most moving companies give a free estimate, but in order to get an accurate one
you must be prepared with all the requirements of your specific move. Have a
detailed list of the contents you plan to move or the approximate weight of
your move.
Remember to call a few different companies in order to get a feel for the
differences between their pricing and their services. Also, make sure that you
are asking for the exact services from each company in order to get the most
accurate price from each company.
Get an Estimate
ForMove can easily provide customers with an estimate that meets all the
necessary specifications. By filling out an estimate request form, you will be
able to have moving companies compete for your business. We only set you up
with the moving companies that meet your specific needs. The great aspect of
ForMove.com is that it saves you, the potential mover, much time and energy,
for you do not have to go through the hassle of looking for a mover on your
own.
The Better Business Bureau and Department of Transportation
The Better Business Bureau is a consumer agency available with information about
businesses in your area. Contact your local BBB and check the record of
complaints received against the potential moving company you aim to do business
with.
The BBB is unable to make any recommendations regarding your choice; however,
they will be able to make their files available to you in order for you to
conduct research on any moving company. The BBB has the data available on any
company operating within its jurisdiction.
The Better Business Bureau and Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation or DOT is the government agency responsible for
the licensing of all interstate movers. It is important that you check with the
DOT in order to see that your potential moving company has the authority to
provide relocation services within the United States.
The DOT keeps records on each moving companies' liability and cargo insurance
and makes sure that each moving company is sufficient to operate safely. A good
status with the DOT will ensure you have chosen a safe, bonded mover to ship
your goods across country. Another agency, which is located separately in each
state, is the Public Utilities Commission. This agency regulates operations
only within each individual state and maintains active records on all movers in
their jurisdiction.
Referrals
Who can you trust more to give you the most honest information than your friends
and relatives? Ask those close to you for any recommendations or words of
caution. When you are choosing a mover, you are basically giving them your
precious belongings and trusting them to transport them safely across town or
across country. Trust the ones you have known a long time or those who have the
most experience with relocating.
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