How to Find a Long Distance Moving Services

 

If you are thinking about moving from one state to another, then you will definitely need to get a long distance moving company. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is a division that controls the best moving companies, so you will want to read up on their information before researching your moving companies. There are some criteria that you will need to know with regards to the information that your final moving company choice will need. As you begin to think about the moving company remember to focus on these things. What will be the total mileage for the trip? How many hours will it take to get there? What mode of transportation will you need (i.e. train, automobile, truck, airplane, etc.)? How many items are there to be packed and moved? Will you need to have all or some of your items packed by the moving company? Will you need to accompany your items for the entire long distance trip? What is your budget for the trip?

The best cross country movers will already have an idea in mind of what is needed based on their initial consultation. However these questions along with ratings and reviews of the service of your moving company will weigh heavily as you make the important decision of who your final moving company choice will be.

TOTAL MILEAGE
As you begin to think about your trip, one of the most important things to know is the total mileage. You may not know the actual mileage but it is good to get an estimate of what the mileage will be. Ask the moving company if they charge by the mile or if there is a flat fee that you can pay. You can google your trip or enter the city where you are moving from and the city you are moving too to calculate miles.

HOW MANY HOURS FOR THE TRIP?
Another important thing to know is the number of hours that it will take for the trip. All of this is calculated within your cost and is essential for you to know.

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION
Under certain circumstances, it may be best to see if there are better deals if you ship, fly or send your items via train. While it is unusual, finding the best deals out there should be your ultimate goal.

HOW MANY ITEMS/ROOMS OF FURNITURE DO YOU HAVE TO MOVE?
One of the most important things the moving company will want to know is how many rooms will be moved and what each item for each room entails? How many sofas, refrigerators, washer and dryers, etc. will the company need to move? How large is the home or is it a small apartment? These things will allow a moving company to know what kind of manpower they will need in order to move your items safely.

WILL YOU NEED THE MOVING COMPANY TO PACK YOUR BELONGINGS?

There are many moving companies that will come in and pack your belongings for you. This gives you the comfort in knowing that it is done professionally and if there is an accident, then the liability will fall on the moving company. It will also give you the peace of mind that everything is done, while allowing you to do other things that may be just as a important for your move.

WILL THE COMPANY ALLOW YOU TO ACCOMPANY YOUR BELONGINGS ON THE TRIP?
On rare occasions there are moving companies that will allow you to accompany your belongings on the trip. Make sure and ask them before they begin packing and moving your belongings. They may not allow you to ride in the truck, but may allow you to drive along with them for the road trip.

BUDGET
As with any trip, the budget is the number one issue for a job of this magnitude. Make sure that you have had a preliminary consultation before choosing your final moving company. Give them important information like number of rooms, items to be moved, etc. Ask them if they have any specials going on that will decrease your costs. You will never know if you do not ask.

As with any move, make sure and look at the ratings and/or reviews from other consumers who have used their services. Also, make sure that your final choice moving company has the experience that is needed to move your personal and treasured belongings safely. All of this goes a long way in your transitional move being done smoothly and as economically rewarding as possible.