Call a few different companies to get a feel of exactly what the similarities and differences might be. Have a detailed list of the contents which you are planning to include in your relocation. And make sure when comparing phone estimates, each includes all the same services for the weight and packing. This is where you will find East-West Moving & Storage set apart from all the rest – we personalize our services to fit your needs as economically as we can.

The Department of Transportation is the government agency responsible for the licensing of all interstate movers. With them you are able to check if the mover you are considering has authority to moving operations within the United States. They keep records on each moving companies liability and cargo insurance and make sure it is sufficient to operate safely and current. This status will ensure you have chosen a safe, bonded mover to ship your goods across country. Another agency, which is located separately in each state, is the Public Utilities Commission. This agency regulates operations only within each individual state and should be planning a local move, this agency maintain active records on all movers in their jurisdiction.

Who can you trust more to give you the most honest information that your friends and relatives? Check around to see if they have any recommendations or even more important, words of caution. When you are choosing a mover, you are basically giving them your precious belongings and trusting them to being them safely across town or across country. At East-West Moving & Storage, we take this job seriously. We are professional and worthy of all the trust you place with us – packing and moving you and your family safely and efficiently.