How to Make Sure You Select the Best California Moving Companies
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By Bill Greenly - HousingInfo.com
Feb 05,2008
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If you're planning a move in California, you'll probably need a moving company. According to a 2001 Congressional Committee report, 75 percent of complaints from the top 12 states for moving come from California, New York or New Jersey. Selecting a good moving company in California is of paramount importance. Here are the main ways you can give yourself the best opportunity to get a premium moving company in California.
Selecting the Best California Moving Companies and the California Public Utilities Commission
If you are planning a move within the state of California, the California Public Utilities Commission website at Cpuc.ca.gov is your best resource. From the home page, select transportation and then click on moving companies. Here you will find a great deal of useful information for moving in California. First, select the list of moving companies. This will tell you which movers have registered with the California Public Utilities Commission. You will want to select one of these companies for your move.
Next, check the Mover's Guide. This will delineate all your rights as a person who is moving in California. Licensed California movers are aware of these rights and must adhere to the regulations outlined in the guide. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to ensure a successful move. You also may want to click on the link for PUC investigations. This will tell you which California moving companies are under investigation. If a claim seems to have merit, you may want to avoid that particular company.
Best California Moving Companies and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
If you are moving to California from another state, your first stop should be the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's moving website at ProtectYourMove.gov. Directly in the middle of this page is a link to search for moving companies ("Search for Moving Companies and View Complaint History"). Upon clicking the link, you will be directed to a search page to verify that your moving company is registered with the FMCSA.
If you don't know which company you will be using yet, click the "search by state" link on the left hand side. This will provide you with a convenient list of registered intrastate movers in your area. On the main page, you will also find a list of online brochures and pamphlets (located in the leftmost column on the page). To give yourself the best opportunity for a successful California moving experience, you should read all of these pamphlets carefully. They will remind you of your rights as the moving party and help you with tips on how to enact a safe, efficient and satisfying move.
Get References to Make Sure You Select the Best California Moving Companies
One of the best ways to select a good moving company is to choose one that others have used successfully. If you know people who have moved in the last few years, ask about their moving experiences and find out what they thought of their moving companies. If you have a few moving companies in mind, look for customer reviews online. When it comes to selecting the best California moving company, knowledge is power, so make sure you know as much as possible.
Once you've completed your move, you might consider putting your own review of the moving company you used online. This helps other consumers in selecting the best California moving companies. |
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