Guides
How to check a mover's USDOT and MC numberA five-minute check on FMCSA's own systems that weeds out most moving scams before you pay a deposit.Moving scam red flags: what federal investigators tell you to watch forThe warning signs FMCSA and the DOT Inspector General list for rogue movers and brokers — and what to do if your goods are held hostage.Binding vs. non-binding moving estimates, explainedWhat each kind of interstate moving estimate guarantees, the 110% rule, and how to avoid surprise charges at delivery.Your rights when you move: valuation, claims and arbitrationWhat an interstate mover owes you if something is lost or broken — full value protection vs. 60 cents a pound, the 9-month claim window and free arbitration.