Check out the video produced by Allied Van Lines for 2014 giving you a short concise list of moving tips. With these 10 smart practices, you will cover your bases deciding upon what mover to use. Check the identity of your mover. Do they physically… Read More »Allied Van Lines “Top 10 Moving Tips”
When moving with a full service moving company, the mover is required by law to prepare an Order for Service document for your shipment. You are entitled to a copy of the Order for Service after it has been prepared. The Order for Service is part of the contract (Bill of Lading) between you and your mover. If for any reason you have to cancel or delay your shipment, you must promptly cancel the order. A penalty may be assessed if you cancel your shipment three days after signing the order for service.
Your household goods carrier, Columbine Moving & Storage or any legitimate mover or broker, will provide you with “Your Rights & Responsibilities When You Move” booklet at the time of your in home interstate move estimate. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has designed this booklet to help consumers (shippers) understand their rights and responsibilities. It is important that you understand the terms and conditions of the Bill of Lading or moving contract and other terms that you may encounter in the moving business and this booklet will answer your questions.
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Over 80% of prospective persons that need to move, start with their favorite browser to locate a moving company. Many consumers let go of practical reason, common sense and good judgment and only look at the bottom line and one can’t blame them, because moving can be an expensive endeavor. Virtual movers threaten those moving companies that are established and have warehouses, owned trucks, and an office. These unregulated virtual mover’s bulletin boards, reverse-auction sites, and popular find-a-mover business lead aggregators are very successful because they can offer the lowest price, which is usually the driving force. Price! But unbelievable deals are sometimes just that “unbelievable” and leave you paying much more in the end.
Ok, what the heck is a “survival box”. This is the box that you don’t want the movers to touch. Once you have the furniture and boxes moved to the moving van, you may have to clean all the dust bunnies that have been collecting. So your first item in the survival box will be some essential cleaning supplies such as:
