Many people wonder about the appropriate tip for movers. Since most people don’t move that often, the etiquette regarding tips for movers isn’t as widely known as that for tipping in a restaurant. Tips for movers are also a bit more complicated than tips for restaurant employees, so it’s no wonder there’s some confusion.
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How to Keep You, Your Family and Your Items Safe While Moving
Without careful planning, a moving endeavor can be tumultuous. A relocation is a sensitive project even with thoroughly arranged logistics, so don’t make the mistake of thinking that you just have to move your items from point A to point B. Safety is an imperative issue since many aspects, and even your life, can be in danger when you move.
Are you planning to move during the summer?
Moving is a significant event in anyone’s life. While most moves go smoothly, there are some dishonest or “rogue” movers that may try to take advantage of you. Listed below are some important points you should know to avoid becoming a victim of moving fraud.
Helping Your Kids Cope with Moving
If you ever had to move out of town as a child it may have been a real heart breaking experience filled with questions and worries. Children usually have a hard time dealing with change and moving to a new city can be devastating. Help your children avoid the same kinds of anxieties that were common when we were moving
Moving Checklist
The following checklist is a handy tool to help you prepare for your move, and understand what you will need to know and do during each phase of your moving process.
Moving Terms & Glossary
Our Moving terms and glossary includes definitions of home-moving words, terms and phrases for those planning a local or interstate move to a new home.
Important Points to Remember
The primary responsibility for protecting your move lies with you in selecting a reputable household goods mover, and making sure you understand the terms and conditions of your contract and the remedies.
Resolving Disputes
The FMCSA cannot settle your dispute with your mover. You must resolve your own loss and damage and/or moving charge disputes with your mover. You entered into a contractual agreement with you mover.
Collection of Charges
You should verify in advance what method of payment your mover will accept. Your mover must note in writing on the order for service and the bill of lading the forms of payment they accept at delivery.
Moving Paperwork
Do not sign blank or incomplete documents. Verify that the documents are complete before you sign them. The only information that might not appear in your moving paperwork are: the actual weight of your shipment and unforeseen charges that occur in transit.