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Transportation law  •  Tariff Publishing  •  Regulatory Compliance  •  Consumer Protection
INTERSTATE MOVING: Consumer guide to hiring a moving company and legal reference manual for moving companies.
Transportation law  •  Tariff Publishing  •  Regulatory Compliance  •  Consumer Protection
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"Understand the law, enforce your rights, and protect your property."
Michael Garcia, Attorney at Law
Moving Company Legal Information:
Tariff publishing services
Moving company laws
Legal compliance issues
Moving company arbitration
Industry information
Glossary of moving terms
Check authority status

Consumer Protection Information:
Consumer protection laws
Brokers v. Movers
Consumer moving checklist
Binding estimate myth
Consumer FAQ
Types of moving services
Check moving company license

Consumer Protection FAQ:
Are written estimates required?
Are estimates guaranteed prices?
Will my property be weighed?
How are final charges calculated?
What am I not allowed to move?
Can I sue my moving company?
What is a bill of lading?


Moving Company Tariff Publishing
General Tariff Information.
What is a moving company tariff ?
How must a motor carrier use a tariff?
How may a motor carrier publish a tariff?
Can tariff prices be discounted?
What are the penalties for tariff violations?
Carrier liability for agent violates.



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Avoid Hidden fees!

Ask for a complete listing of all potential extra services or accessorial charges.

WARNING: Many moving companies charge extra fees for stairs, fuel, long carry, shuttle service, packing, storage, hoisting, elevator usage.  Ask if those services are included in your price quote or not. If not, make certain to review a copy of all potential extra fees before you sign a contract.
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