Important information!

Before You Move

• Obtain the brochure Ready to Move? and the booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move from the mover.
•  Ask for recommendations from neighbors, friends, and relatives regarding the mover.
•  Check with the Better Business Bureau regarding the mover.
•  Find out what the mover's responsibilities are for damages that may occur to your belongings.
•  Ask if the mover has a dispute settlement program.
• Obtain estimates from at least three movers, and compare cost and all other services to be provided by the mover.
•  Check to determine whether the interstate mover is registered with FMCSA, and has a USDOT number.
• Find out how and when pickup and delivery of your household goods will occur.
• Ask the mover how they can be contacted before the move, during the move, and after the move.
• Adequately insure your belongings.

Moving Day

• Be present to answer questions and give directions to the movers. Stay until they finish.
• Accompany the movers as they inventory your household goods and resolve any questions regarding the condition of materials being moved.
• Carefully read the information on the estimate, order for service, bill of lading, inventory, and all other completed documents before you sign them.
• Keep the bill of lading until your goods are delivered, the charges are paid, and any claims are settled.
• Before the moving van leaves, take one final look throughout the house to make certain nothing has been left behind.
•  Give the driver directions to your new home.
• Inform the driver and the moving company of where you can be reached during the move.

Delivery Day

• Be present to answer any questions and give directions.
•  Pay the driver, according to the term of your agreement, before your goods are unloaded.
• Supervise unloading and unpacking of your goods.
•  Note on the inventory list all boxes or other items that are damaged before you sign any documents.