A national move is usually considered to be over 50-100 miles from your current location. Moving can be a lot of work. Having experienced help can make it easier. Moving can be expensive. The more things you can do yourself, the less expensive your move will be. Moving companies usually charge by the pound for national moves. You can hire help for all or part of the move depending on your needs and your budget. Decide which parts of the move you will need help with. The information below will give you some thoughts and ideas. Feel free to give us a call if you have questions. We may be able to offer additional tips based on the details of your move. We can also let you know if we have any experience with the mover you are considering.

Selecting a National Mover

• Getting referrals from friends who have had a good moving experience can be one way to select a national mover.

• Are they licensed and insured?

• Asking for references is a good idea.

• Ask for their DOT license number and go to Safersys.org to verify.

• Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if they list anything that may be a problem.

• Ask if they have the equipment and experience to move large or special items like a piano, pool table, hot tub or other item if that will be a part of your move. Does this cost extra?

• Ask if they charge extra for stairs.

• Ask if they charge extra if the distance from the truck is over 75 feet or some other distance.

• Will your belongings be the only goods on the truck or will multiple families share the truck.

• Ask if the mover uses full-time employees or day laborers for loading and packing help.

• Ask how they handle lost or broken items.

• Is insurance included? What does it cover?

• Do they charge by the hour or by weight?

Packing and Unpacking Help

Packing your own belongings will save you money. Remember that national movers will not usually pay for damage to something in a box that you packed yourself. Some people will pack the less fragile items like books, pots & pans, clothing, linens and such themselves. They then have the national mover pack the more delicate and fragile items. Reducing the number of things you need to pack and move will save you money. Have a yard sale or donate unneeded items to charity before you move. The national mover can help you unpack your belongings once you get to your destination if you need the help. You may also want to consider finding a local helper to help you unpack.

Links to National Movers

Here are a few links to National Movers you may find helpful. This is not a complete list. We do not endorse or recommend any particular National Mover.

Other Links and Information

Here are some other links and phone numbers you may find helpful.

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