Long distance move or interstate move is something that should be planned ahead of time. And hiring long distance movers is something that should not be taken lightly. There are many long distance movers that seem to offer great discounts and additional services but some of these long distance movers are not reliable. And then there are even those that scam their customers. This is why hiring the right long distance movers requires a lot of research and effort. Here are some of the tips in hiring long distance movers.
The first thing is to shop for registered movers only. In shopping for long distance movers, choose only the registered ones to make sure that the company really handles long distance move. It is best therefore to make a list of five to six potential long distance movers. From the list, one should then narrow it down to the best one to make sure that only the best and most reliable will be hired. So check all the movers form your list and see if they are registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or FMCSA as interstate movers. You can go to the site of the FMCSA and use their online Mover Registration Search to see if the companies are indeed registered with them. This is important since long distance move is very different because of the requirements and restrictions in interstate move. The long distance movers should therefore know all these and have all the requirements for the move.
In checking the long distance movers, you should know how long the company has been in the business and how long it has been handling interstate move. Also, it is important to know if the company has insurance coverage for the move. When you ask for quotation, ask them if it includes the insurance and ask the name of their insurance provider. Then check with the insurance provider to see if the movers really have the specified coverage. After the insurance, now check if there are past and pending complaints with the companies. Again check with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for such information. Lastly, it is also important to check the moving estimates from the movers. The moving estimate should be complete with details of the charges for the move. You should also ask for the order of service which should have the details of the services.
Based on these it is now easy to choose the right moving company from the list of long distance movers.