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Written by New York Movers
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Tuesday, 05 August 2008 01:11 |
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| Planning—Before You Move |
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| | 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 |
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| | 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 house. | | | | Inform the driver and the moving company of where you can be reached during the move. | | | Delivery Day |
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| | Be present to answer any questions and give directions. | | | | Pay the driver, according to the terms 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. | |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 05 February 2009 13:37 |