Before you pick a mover you should be aware of the various licensure and insurance of any moving company you consider moving.
Before we discuss what is required of your local mover we should fist understand what is a “local move”.
A local move is relocation within the same state.
As long as the distance from origin to destination is under 50 or 100 miles depending on the individual carrier.
If you are undergoing a local move you would generally be charged by the man hour rather then by the weighed you have.
The man hour measure by multiplying the number of labors by the numbers of hours the jobs takes so be sure to ask your local mover about the rates and the number of movers when asking for an estimate.
Number of man X number of hours X rate = Price
Now that you know what a local move is – let’s discuss the licensure and insurance that local movers are required to have.
While there are nation wide requirements for long distance movers the necessary insure and licensure of local movers vary by state.
28 states require that movers have a USDOT number just as long distance movers, moving companies in other states must have an individual state license.
To find out the licensure and insurance requirements in your state contact your state commerce commissions or department of transportation office.
Make a list of the minimum requirements and be sure to ask your positional movers if they meet these standards.
You should also check the mover’s license numbers against those on file with your state transportation agency.
These are the basics of the proper licensure and insurance of long distance moving companies.
If you need any more information about your up coming move remember to check of our other resource on www.moversatwork.com.
