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Moving Company Information

Categories: (Freight | Safety and Security)

You can find out whether a mover is registered with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and their licensing and insurance information at:
http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/LIVIEW/pkg_carrquery.prc_carrlist or by calling (202) 366-9805.

You may also wish to check their status with the Better Business Bureau: http://www.bbb.org

For additional information about preparing for a move and your rights as a consumer when using a moving company, please visit the following FMCSA web site: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/outreach/moving/moving.htm

For more information on choosing a moving company and for packing and moving tips, visit:
http://www.moving-company-guide.com

(Note: The above private-sector site is not maintained by US DOT or any other US Government office. We take no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any non-US DOT web page, and offer the above link strictly as a courtesy, should you be interested.)


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