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Selecting a mover
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?
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 company is sufficiently prepared to operate safely. A good status with the DOT will ensure you have chosen a safe, bonded mover to ship your goods across country http://www.dot.gov/
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Pack your items carefully
It is imperative for you to buffer and separate fragile objects with sheets, blankets, pillows and towels. Fill in empty spaces to minimize movement during transit. Pack plates and glass objects vertically, rather than flat and stacked. Be sure to point out to your mover the boxes in which you've packed fragile items, especially if those items are valuable. The mover will advise you on whether those valuables need to be repacked in sturdier, more appropriate boxes.
Facilitate the transit
The heavier the item, the smaller the box it should occupy. A good rule of thumb is if you can't lift the carton easily, it's too heavy. Label all boxes so you can find everything you need the first night in your new home.
Keep your pets out of packing boxes and away from all the activity on moving day.
Work hand in hand with your mover
Give the mover's foreman your reach numbers and email addresses so you can stay in contact.
Read the inventory form carefully, and ask the mover to explain anything you don't understand. Make a note of your shipments registration number, and keep your Bill of Lading handy.
If you're moving long distance, be aware that your property might share a truck with that of several other households. For this reason, your mover might have to warehouse your furniture and belongings for several days. Therefore, ask your mover whether your goods will remain on the truck until delivered.
Insurance - Check if the company you chose have a “Limited Liability insurance “ GoldStar Van Lines as a licensed and bonded moving company provides limited liability coverage at no extra charge. Under this OPTION the maximum liability is limited to $.30 per pound per article* (local move), in the event of loss or damage.
*Long Distance coverage is $.60 per pound per article.
Ask your friends
Talk to your friends, coworkers, neighbors, or relatives. Find out if they have moved within the last year. See what there experiences were. A solid mover will receive at least forty percent of their business from referrals.
Get an Estimate
Call up prospective movers and get a phone estimate. A better moving company will give a detailed and thorough estimate. The m! ore detail oriented the company is from the start, the more likely your move will be smooth. Be careful of companies that give “low-ball" estimates quoting low weights on long distance moves, or under quoting hours on a local move. This is a common tactic some movers use to get more business. Keep in mind that all movers will charge for the actual time a local move takes, or the actual weight of your long distance shipment. In other words the lowest price you initially hear may not be the lowest cost in the long run.
TO GET ESTIMATE CALL TOLL FREE: 1-888-336-1336.
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