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Interstate Moving – What You Need to Know
Just like local moves, any company offering long-distance moving services must be properly licensed and insured. In addition to state licensing, interstate movers are required to have a federal license issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
🔎 Check if a mover is properly licensed: FMCSA Mover Database
How to Choose a Reliable Interstate Mover
While occasional complaints are normal, a pattern of unresolved issues is a red flag. Before hiring an interstate mover:
✔ Check safety ratings & complaint history on the FMCSA website.
✔ Look up company reviews on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for reliability and service quality.
✔ Verify the mover’s USDOT number to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Understanding Interstate Moving Costs
Interstate moving costs are based on weight and mileage and involve additional factors that local moves do not, including:
✔ Federal & state regulations that movers must comply with.
✔ Longer travel distances, which increase handling risks.
✔ Insurance coverage & protection for your belongings.
Get a Detailed, Written Estimate
💰 Price matters, but so does transparency! Before selecting a long-distance mover:
✔ Request a detailed, written estimate that includes all services.
✔ Review the fine print—ensure packing, handling, and any additional fees are outlined.
✔ Be cautious of lowball quotes—they may lead to unexpected costs on moving day.
📌 Find Trusted, Licensed Movers
The New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association (NJWMA) provides a directory of pre-vetted, professional moving companies that meet both state and federal regulations.
🔗 Find a reputable mover: www.njmovers.com
Other State Mover Associations
- Alaska Movers Association
- American Moving & Storage Association
- AZ Moving Association
- California Moving & Storage Association
- Canadian Association. of Movers
- Florida Movers and Warehousemen’s Association
- Georgia Household Goods Movers Association
- IAM – International Association of Movers
- Iowa Movers & Warehousemen’s Association
- Illinois Mover’s and Warehousemen’s Association
- Kansas Motor Carriers Association
- Long Island Moving & Storage Association
- Maryland Movers Conference
- Massachusetts Movers Association
- Michigan Movers & Warehousemen’s Association
- Minnesota Transport Services Association
- Missouri Movers Association
- New York State Movers Association
- North Carolina Movers Association
- Ohio Association of Movers
- Oregon Moving & Storage Association
- Pan American Int’l Movers Association
- Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Association
- Southwest Movers Association
- Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association
- Washington (state) Movers Conference
- Wisconsin Movers Association