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Return To Moving Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Moving to Another State - A Little Advice By Lou Ross There is a fundamental difference between moving a few miles and a few hundred miles. When moving to a new state, you need to put a lot more thought into the actual move than if you were just moving a few miles away. Moving to Another State - A Little Advice Moving is a tough job - whether youre going 15 miles or 1,500. While its difficult to move from one town to another, changing states can be even trickier. There are a lot more items to consider when crossing state lines, from different laws to new drivers licenses. One of the first things to consider when moving to a new state is your moving company. These big van lines companies often deal with moves between states, but its important to check whether the company youve chosen is definitely equipped to handle this sort of move. Moving companies that offer long distance moving services do have to meet a couple of additional criteria that in-state movers do not have to. In addition to having a DOT (Department of Transportation) license, they also have to be able to publish their tariffs or price list, and offer neutral arbitration or a dispute program if issues arise. It is also wise to check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints against the moving company youve chosen. Some moving companies have a bad reputation for losing items, arriving late to destinations, and destroying things in their care. It is important to find out if the company youve contracted with has had any issues in these areas. Check into more than just one moving company, so if you find out any information that makes you hesitate, you can switch companies. Also obtain a copy of the booklet, 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' from your moving company (or before you contract with a moving company), so youll know just how much the moving company itself would be responsible for if something happened to your belongings. To make sure that you arent being overcharged, check on and price at least three different moving companies - you also have the right to look at their price lists. Get contact numbers and names of individuals to contact in case you need to get a hold of the movers in transit. When moving from state to state, following these simple steps can help to make sure that you arent being mistreated or cheated by any companies. Remember that you have the right to pursue a claim if any of your items are missing or damaged. Do your research and you can make your move go smoother and avoid problems. About the Author: Lou Ross is with MovingCompaniesforYou.com - a directory of moving companies with helpful advice on moving issues. Box Moving Packing

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