{"id":4813,"date":"2017-03-30T14:08:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T14:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/resource\/4-important-things-to-look-for-in-a-moving-company\/"},"modified":"2025-02-12T16:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T21:42:00","slug":"4-important-things-to-look-for-in-a-moving-company","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/suddath.com\/moving-company\/moving-tips\/4-important-things-to-look-for-in-a-moving-company\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Important Things to Look for in a Moving Company"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting the moving process, whether across town or cross-country, immediately presents you with a number of questions to be answered. Finding a moving company<\/a> to get your belongings from point A to point B may seem as simple as a quick search online, but even id you’re looking for movers in Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, there are a few important things you\u2019ll want to look for to find the best moving company<\/a> to meet your needs.<\/p>\n

1. Reputation<\/h2>\n

The amount of information available to you in the research phase of a move makes it a lot easier to narrow the search of moving companies<\/a> that are worth hiring. Utilize word-of-mouth references from friends, family, and co-workers as well as online customer reviews to get a well-rounded picture of the moving company you\u2019re evaluating. A moving company should never ask you to provide a deposit to \u201csecure your schedule,\u201d and it\u2019s actually illegal for them to ask. A moving company<\/a>, or agent, such as Suddath\u00ae<\/sup>, associated with a major van line like Atlas Van Lines, is a great indicator of the expertise you can expect to get before, during, and after your move.<\/p>\n

2. License and Insurance<\/h2>\n

Your destination will dictate the requirements of the moving company\u2019s license. An in-state move only requires state licensing, but anything crossing state lines will require a US DOT number, uniquely issued by the U.S.\u00a0Department of Transportation for that specific moving company. You can verify a moving company\u2019s DOT issued number in the US DOT\u2019s <\/a>official database<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You will also want to make sure that the moving company is insured, which can also be verified in the DOT\u2019s official database. Any moving company that does not have a license or insurance is not a good fit to ensure the safety of your belongings. You can also check with your own insurance company to find out if any of your belongings are covered during a move and then decide if supplemental insurance is needed.<\/p>\n

3. Certifications<\/h2>\n

Just as you have done with the license and insurance information, there are a few more ways to make certain the moving company you\u2019re researching has the proper certifications to operate legally.<\/p>\n

Any legitimate moving company<\/a> will be able to produce proof of these certifications<\/a>, and many may even offer them up without you having to ask. Make sure you verify they have the following certifications:<\/p>\n