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| 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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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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