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Task |
Notes |
| 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. |
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Ask for recommendations from neighbors, friends,
and relatives regarding the mover. |
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Check with the
Better Business Bureau regarding the mover. |
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Find out what the mover's responsibilities are
for damages that may occur to your belongings. |
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Ask if the mover has a
dispute settlement program. |
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Obtain estimates from at least three movers, and
compare cost and all other services to be provided by the mover. |
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Check to determine whether the
interstate mover is registered with
FMCSA, and has a
USDOT
number. |
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Find out how and when pickup and delivery of
your household goods will occur. |
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Ask the mover how they can be contacted before
the move, during the move, and after the move. |
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Adequately insure your belongings. |
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| Moving Day |
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Be present to answer questions and give
directions to the movers. Stay until they finish. |
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Accompany the movers as they inventory your
household goods, and resolve any questions regarding the
condition of materials being moved. |
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Carefully read the information on the
estimate,
order for service,
bill of lading,
inventory, and all other completed documents before you sign
them. |
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Keep the
bill of lading until your goods are delivered, the charges
are paid, and any claims are settled. |
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Before the moving van leaves, take one final
look throughout the house to make certain nothing has been left
behind. |
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Give the driver directions to your new house. |
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Inform the driver and the moving company of
where you can be reached during the move. |
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| Delivery Day |
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Be present to answer any questions and give
directions. |
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Pay the driver, according to the terms of your
agreement, before your goods are unloaded. |
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Supervise unloading and unpacking of your goods. |
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Note on the inventory list all boxes or other
items that are damaged before you sign any documents. |
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