5 Easy Steps to Select the Best Long Distance Moving Companies
                     5 Easy Steps to Select the Best 
Long Distance Moving 
Companies
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Moving is stressful and choosing the right mover for the move who are trustworthy and 
experienced is important. To make sure you are not hiring a rogue mover and to keep your 
belongings from falling in the wrong hands, follow the below steps to choose and find the 
best long distance moving companies.
Get Binding Estimates
● After shortlisting the movers, ask them to visit your place to conduct an inspection of 
your belongings and provide you a more accurate and binding estimate. If a mover 
refuses to conduct in-home survey then ask for a reason and remove them from your 
list if you are doubtful. 
● Along with getting binding quotes, this is also the time to interview the moving company 
representative. Ask the movers regarding their industry experience, whether they have 
required equipment, whether they have a moving crew or they use subcontractors or 
any such question which will make sure that your possessions will be in good hands.
Compare Online Moving Quotes
● The very first step you need to do while looking for the best long distance movers is to 
get moving quotes from them. 
● You can ask your friends or family for recommendations or even choose to use a 
reliable moving platform like Moversfolder where you will find a large database of 
licensed and insured local movers, long distance moving companies and more at your 
fingertips. 
● Just fill in a simple online form and get moving quotes online from them within 
minutes. You can also check the moving company’s details, services provided by them 
and customer reviews all at one place, which will further save your time. Compare 
these moving quotes and make a shortlist of movers which interest you and that match 
your needs.
Read Paperwork Carefully
● Your mover will provide you Bill of Lading which is a formal contract between you and 
them. Read this document carefully, understand how the moving cost is calculated, 
what services are included and the dates specified. 
● Understand all the terms and conditions and if you don’t understand anything, do not 
hesitate to ask your movers. Only when you agree with every little detail on the 
document, sign it.
Protect Your Belongings
● Your next step is to understand the options to protect your belongings. You can either 
go with valuation coverage or Moving Insurance. When you sign the bill of lading, you 
automatically get Valuation coverage whose liability is just 60 cents per pound per item. 
● Your belongings are of course worth much more than that, so you should consider 
buying additional insurance for your household goods. 
● Talk to your mover regarding this, they should be able to offer you adequate insurance 
themselves or from the third party. Either way, get a written record of the purchase.
Understand Your Rights Before Hiring the 
Best Long Distance Movers
● Your long distance movers are required by law to provide a copy of ‘Your Right and Responsibilities 
when you move’ which is a booklet prepared by the U.S Department of Transportation. 
● This booklet contains all the vital information regarding your move like what to expect from the 
movers you have hired and what should you do if your goods are damaged or lost during transit. 
● You can also get a digital copy of this booklet at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 
(FMCSA) website. You should read this booklet to understand your rights before hiring the best 
long distance movers for your relocation job.
Thank You
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