Every year, 40 million Americans move to a different place or location either for personal reasons or for career opportunities. Moving is a very important event in the lives of these people, and it can also be stressful since your full trust has to be given to the moving company that will handle this event.
Most moving companies do have legitimate businesses; however recent rising complaints of dishonest “rogue” movers have alarmed FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation). Because of this, they partnered with consumer groups and law enforcement agencies to launch an information campaign to inform you of your rights and responsibilities during a move.
Every year, 40 million Americans move to a different place or location either for personal reasons or for career opportunities. Moving is a very important event in the lives of these people, and it can also be stressful since your full trust has to be given to the moving company that will handle this event.
Most moving companies do have legitimate businesses; however recent rising complaints of dishonest “rogue” movers have alarmed FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and U.S. DOT (Department of Transportation). Because of this, they partnered with consumer groups and law enforcement agencies to launch an information campaign to inform you of your rights and responsibilities during a move.
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More than 40 million Americans move each year for personal reasons and career opportunities. It’s a significant event in anyone’s life. Your money, your memories are at stake. It can also be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Know how to avoid one of the most stressful situations that can arise; protect yourself from dishonest, “rogue” movers.
Most moving companies are legitimate businesses that do quality work. But in recent years, a growing number of complaints have been filed against interstate movers and many of those complaints spring from the fraudulent practices of a small percentage of dishonest movers known as rogue movers. It stands to reason that if we can teach you how to spot a rogue mover the odds that you will become a victim of one are greatly reduced. Fortunately, there are several logical steps you can also take to help ensure that you are choosing a reputable mover.
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More than 40 million Americans move each year for personal reasons and career opportunities. It’s a significant event in anyone’s life. Your money, your memories are at stake. It can also be stressful, even under the best of circumstances. Know how to avoid one of the most stressful situations that can arise; protect yourself from dishonest, “rogue” movers.
Most moving companies are legitimate businesses that do quality work. But in recent years, a growing number of complaints have been filed against interstate movers and many of those complaints spring from the fraudulent practices of a small percentage of dishonest movers known as rogue movers. It stands to reason that if we can teach you how to spot a rogue mover the odds that you will become a victim of one are greatly reduced. Fortunately, there are several logical steps you can also take to help ensure that you are choosing a reputable mover.
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Moving to a new home and a new community can be hard on you and your children. Assure your children that they are important and that moving will be a positive experience. Let them be a part of the experience. Be positive and answer your child’s questions about the move. Children can sense if you are apprehensive, so do your best to have an upbeat attitude about the upcoming move.
Surprise your children with address books or diaries and encourage them to fill them with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of their friends that they would like to keep in touch with.
Give your children specific jobs to do on moving day and let them know that their jobs are essential. You may get so wrapped up in the details of moving, that your children get lost
in the shuffle, so make them a part of the shuffle. You may be surprised at how helpful they can be.
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Moving to a new home and a new community can be hard on you and your children. Assure your children that they are important and that moving will be a positive experience. Let them be a part of the experience. Be positive and answer your child’s questions about the move. Children can sense if you are apprehensive, so do your best to have an upbeat attitude about the upcoming move.
Surprise your children with address books or diaries and encourage them to fill them with names, addresses, phone numbers and emails of their friends that they would like to keep in touch with.
Give your children specific jobs to do on moving day and let them know that their jobs are essential. You may get so wrapped up in the details of moving, that your children get lost
in the shuffle, so make them a part of the shuffle. You may be surprised at how helpful they can be.
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