How to Choose a Mover With the Right Research

1. How to Choose a Mover With the Right Research With proper research, you can learn how to choose a mover and make sure all your belongings are in safe hands. Learn what kind of research should you do to find the most reliable moving company. CONTENT: It only takes one incident to make you realize how significant it is to do all you can to ensure your belongings are in the best possible hands. So, let's have a look at how to choose a mover with the right research. Check Mover's Website In today's age and day, the Internet is a great place to get background information and to start compiling a list of potential companies. Most moving companies have websites that list their offered services, about them, their work history, customer testimonials, destinations they will move to, and roughly how much it will cost. They also list their contact information, including email addresses, allowing you to ask questions and be provided with a written response. If you find that tedious, you can also provide your moving information on a simple request form at Moversfolder and instantly get connected with the best local and long distance moving companies who are ready to cater to your needs. You can also check moving companies profiles, services offered by them and genuine customer reviews at this platform. Ask Around Friends or Neighbors A lot of people you know might have moved probably once or twice in their life. So, ask your friends and family and see if they can recommend someone or more importantly, or if there's a company they don't recommend. If you don't have anyone to ask, visit movingscam.com, which

2. is dedicated to revealing moving scams before they happen to you. Check out their message board where individuals will post their experiences about moving company problems and warnings. Check the BBB Track Record Find out the movers you are considering have generated any reports at Better Business Bureau. These reports will contain information regarding any grievances filed against the mover and if the grievances were resolved successfully. Most moving companies do have complaints filed against them, the key is to check whether those complaints were resolved and the customer was satisfied in the end. So, read the reports carefully, and if you're planning to use a moving company who had a grievance filed against them, ask them particularly about that case and how it was resolved. Verify Moving Company USDoT# As per federal regulations (FMCSA), long distance movers must obtain a USDOT Number. Some states also require their local or intrastate movers to obtain a USDOT Number. This makes it extremely easier for customers to find important information about professional moving companies like their company details, safety, and insurance information etc. To check this all you have to do is visit U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website and find out if your potential mover has a Department of Transportation (DOT) number. FMCSA Offers the Following Tips to Spot and Evade the Rogue Movers:  The movers insist on phone estimates without asking much information about the move and refuse to conduct an on-site inspection of your household goods.  These local moving company quotes may often sound too-good-to-be-true, which they usually are.  The mover demands cash as payment or a hefty deposit before the move.  They don't provide you with a booklet called 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move', which interstate movers are supposed to provide to their customers, as per Federal regulations.  The moving company website does not show a local address and provide no information about licensing or insurance.  The moving company representative answers their call with generic terms like "movers" or "moving company" rather than stating their registered name.  Their offices do not exist or they are in poor condition.  The mover insists that all your belongings are covered by their insurance.  On moving day, rather than a company-owned vehicle, a truck rental arrives.