There are a lot of moving companies to choose from and it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down the field and pick one that best suits your needs. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best ways to find a professional mover and how to go about getting recommendations that you can trust. If you’ve taken the time to do a cursory web search, you’ll find that there are an overwhelming number of options and relatively few places you can look for reliable reviews and recommendations.
Ask Friends & Family
There’s no substitute for talking to someone you trust that’s used a moving company when you need advice. We all have friends and family who have enlisted the services of a professional mover and that’s a great place to start your search. Ideally, you’d want to find someone who’s hired a moving company in the relatively recent past, and that’s also done a move similar to the one you plan on doing. As an example, you’re better off asking someone who’s moved across the country if that’s your plan, whereas a local move allows you to seek out friends and acquaintances in your own community.
Google Maps & Facebook
People often overlook the simplicity and ease of using frequently trafficked websites for insight on which moving company to choose. Google Maps is a great place to look, especially if you need a local moving company, or want to see if a nationwide mover has offices in the area you’re moving to. Additionally, Google Maps has reviews listed for movers in a given area, allowing you to get a quick and convenient overview of customer satisfaction. Similarly, Facebook can be helpful if you need input from people you may know. The social networking site has similar rankings to those offered by Google with the added benefit that they may be ranked by people you know or have some connection to.
Consumer Websites
There’s no shortage of websites that have reviews of businesses that you can also look to for help. Yelp!, Angie’s List, the Better Business Bureau, Consumer Reports, and NextDoor are just a few of the popular sites you can look to if you need a quick look at what people think of a certain company. Some may be better than others when it comes to moving companies, so it’s helpful to get a broad perspective by looking at several of the options listed above. While we encourage our readers to look at review sites, keep in mind that they’re not the end all, be all of customer satisfaction. These websites are still essentially marketing platforms that reward businesses that pay for membership.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
One of the best resources for finding moving companies is the FMCSA website. The FMCSA is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is the authority for licensing and overseeing the transport industry, including movers. If you have any questions about a company’s history, safety record, or current licensing status, it is hands down the best place to look. You’ll also find helpful tips and documents on the website that can help inform you about moving companies and how to make the best decision when it comes time to hire one.
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