Moving Companies Build Confidence when Following the Rules
When working with moving companies to plan for a big move across state lines, the fear of losing precious memories and valuable possessions is normally not the first thing on anyone’s mind. Most people focus so intently on deadlines, worrying about broken items, and hoping that everything goes smoothly while transitioning to the new home. However, because so many movers are focused on anything but the integrity of the company they hire, a number of disreputable business fronts have sprung up, and without knowing which red flags to watch for, anyone could fall prey.
Some of the most obvious signs to watch for involve companies who quickly provide a quote far cheaper than competitive prices over the phone or online without verifying the quantity and weight of the products to be shipped. Additionally, if the moving company demands a down payment before the job has even started, or they hold the contents of a truck ransom as they increase the quoted price dramatically, assuming they show up at the destination at all. Unfortunately, by the time either of the latter possibilities happens, it is usually too late for movers to take action.
The lack of any detailed information about the location of the moving company’s headquarters and local offices on their website or a generic greeting when they answer their phones can also be a sign of future problems as they are limiting their points of contact and may be running multiple scams at once. The less obvious flags involve the answers that the moving company provides to questions about things like insurance, specifically that their form of insurance covers everything.
In no case is this true, and the laws of insurance and price increase can quickly be referenced in the guide “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” that the moving company is required to provide long before service is rendered. Although these are all signs of possible problems, they are not guarantees of an untrustworthy company, so movers must stay cautious and research the history of any business that produces these problems.
One of the biggest examples of an exception to the rules is moving companies that ship trailers packed by the movers. Since the customer has no need to pick up the trailer, it can be deposited from a central hub, picked up on a schedule based on the company and mover’s timeline, and delivered without the customer having to drive. With a little research, any future mover can quickly determine when a business is an exception and when they are only looking to make a quick buck.
About the Author :-
Jackie Sullivan has worked with a number of moving companies over the last few years as a result of a large number of moves. Unfortunately, while most of the moves were relatively painless, lack of understanding the regulations governing the moving industry left her forced to pay higher than expected fees. It is because of this that Jackie shares her insight with all potential movers on safety measures and cost savings tips they can use to make their move as easy and stress free as possible.
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