File a complaint with the FMCSA www.nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov or call 1-888-368-7238. They can't help you repair damaged goods or find loosed items, but they can put the mover on notice.

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Garage Sale 2 Months Prior to Start of Packing * Have a garage sale at least 2 months BEFORE you begin packing - don't pay to move items you don't use.

Pack Non Essentials First * Pack non essential items first, and other items that you rarely use. This way you can begin packing months in advance.

Contact The Post Office * Contact the post office and file for a change of address.

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Do Not Sign Blank Documents * Be informed and plan ahead. And never sign any blank documents. 99% of the movers out there are honest, but it's possible to run into one that wants to take advantage of you.

An Agency Looking Out for You * Surface Transportation Board: An agency within the Department of Transportation that regulates household goods carrier tariffs. These people work hard to ensure that movers follow rules and regulations.

Moving Company Inventory * Sometimes movers will put together an inventory of your items. This is often done for long distance and storage moving, but seldom for local moving. Follow movers as they inventory your goods to make sure you agree with the noted condition.

Using Towels, Linens and Blankets for Packing * Use your towels, linens and blankets to help wrap larger fragile items such as vases, platters, stereo components and lamps.

Dispose of or Give Away Items You Won't Need * Dispose of items you don't expect to need or use at your new location. Don't pay to move these items. Have a garage sale, give items to friends or relatives, contact your local donation center, or a last resort take a truckload to your local dump.

Create a Moving File * When moving your home or business, create a "moving file" to keep track of moving company estimates, receipts and other important documents.

Mark Your Boxes on the Sides, Not the Top * When marking your boxes be sure to do so on the side, not the top. When boxes are stacked on top of eachother, you can read writing on the side, but not on the top.


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