"You Load/We Drive" moves are usually much less expensive than full-service moves. You control your moving costs by loading your items yourself within the space you reserve. Charges are based on space used and distance traveled; weight is not considered. Because you load your own shipment, you are primarily responsible if scratches, dents, and breakage occur, although your shipment is covered for damage caused by company negligence or catastrophes.
Full service moving companies do the loading, driving, and unloading for you and also pack your items if desired. However, these moves are usually much more expensive than self-moves. Charges are based on the weight of the shipment and distance traveled. Items are covered for damage caused by company negligence or catastrophes and you can also buy enhanced valuation coverage for scratches, dents, and breakage from the company.
Auto transport companies These auto transporters own their own trucks and have their own drivers. They are not brokers that would shop your move to the lowest bidder and keep you waiting until someone agrees to move your car. If you ship your car with them, you can talk to the driver so you will always know where your car is. They are not cut-rate operators, but reviews show that they have performed very well for customers at reasonable cost.
Auto transport brokers do not own their own trucks. They book your car with the actual carrier and charge a small fee (typically $150-$200) to do so. A good broker with many contacts can be very helpful. However, choose one like ProStar that works with high-quality carriers and will not just place your car with the lowest bidder. The broker should also stay on top of your move so you know where your car is and when it will be delivered.
International moving companies arrange for your goods to be seen and measured, packaged, moved to port or airport, transported internationally, and delivered. For safety, be sure that any company you contract with is licensed by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC).
MovingScam-Approved Companies There are many good moving companies besides the few companies that are formally endorsed by MovingScam. The following companies are properly licensed and insured. They have numerous excellent, believable reviews and few or no complaints, showing that they are committed to providing high-quality moves. They have each assigned a person to help MovingScam customers with any problems that may arise.
In view of this, MovingScam has given these companies its seal of approval. This seal of approval is a step below formal endorsement only because, as van line agents, they are not able to control every move from start to finish, although they are able to control moves that they do using their own trucks and drivers. Especially for the latter type of move, MovingScam.com recommends these companies with confidence.
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The following are the only companies officially endorsed by MovingScam.com at this time. Our endorsement is based on the positive experiences of many consumers who have used them. MovingScam accepts referral fees from these companies.
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You Load/We Drive Companies:
Full Service Moving Companies:
- Moovers, Inc.
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Operates nationwide with CA and NY metro offices; cross-country, shorter-distance, and local moves
- Atlas SmartMove
Offers three tiers of service for your move - Ask for your MovingScam discount!
- Suddath Relocation Systems
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Very large, established company operating nationwide with outstanding Florida locations that we endorse.
- Corrigan Moving Systems
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Midwest-based family-owned company with 80 years of experience and highly endorsed Michigan, Ohio, and Rochester NY locations, several of which won United’s 2010 Customer Choice Awards.
- All Star Moving
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Mid-size, long-established; located in New York City
- Shea Moving Corp.
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Small, relatively new; focuses on New York City area
- STS Movers
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Small, relatively new; focuses on Southern CA, Las Vegas, Phoenix
- Bayshore Moving and Storage
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Large, long-established woman-owned company doing local, interstate, and international moves;
focuses on Philadelphia, DE, Baltimore, DC, and northern VA
- Joyce Van Lines
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Large, award-winning, independent 48-state carrier based in CT. Owns Callahan Bros.
- Humboldt Storage and Moving
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Large Boston moving company founded in 1905, doing local, interstate, and international moves.
- Meathead Movers
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Mid-size award-winning company staffed by student athletes. Focuses on San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and Orange Counties and serves other California locations.
- Andy's Transfer & Storage
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Mid-size; long-established; located in Los Angeles, servicing moves from Los Angeles County. An agent for North American.
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For more information on international moving, read this article.
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![]() Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 5:57 pm Post subject: Be careful MOVING ON UP =MOVING US |
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Be careful of this crew as they have the backing of both Israeli and Russian organized crime interests.
Moving US = (MOVING ON UP )
Owner: Haim Shalem, Tal Lavie
Known Addresses: 6090 Johnson St, Hollywood, FL
Tal Lavie
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Moving on Up, Inc.
Hollywood, FL
12472 Lake Underhill Rd. Suite 231 Corporate, Orlando, FL 32828
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![]() Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: Be careful MOVING ON UP =MOVING US |
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| Another mover backed by both Russians and Israelis is US Movers Van Lines, who was fined over $30,000.00 by the DOT a few weeks ago. They have also been shut down by the DOT in the past. Avoid them like the plague. They are confirmed liars and hard core scammers of the very worst variety. |
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