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Get two or three written estimates based on an in-home or video walkthrough, never a phone guess. Understand whether each quote is binding or non-binding, and book early: summer Saturdays around here fill up more than a month out.

Legitimate in-state movers carry Pennsylvania PUC authority, and interstate movers need federal operating authority you can check on the government's Protect Your Move site. Big deposits are a warning sign; reputable companies collect most of the bill on delivery.

Released-value protection is the free default and pays by the pound, about 60 cents per pound per item. Full-value protection costs more and is usually worth it for a whole-house move. Photograph high-value items before the truck is loaded and note claim windows in the paperwork.

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For movers and moving companies

A regulated industry on both the state and federal level, where the licensed operators want consumers to know the difference.

Operating legally in Pennsylvania

  1. 1In-state household moves require PA PUC motor carrier authority
  2. 2Interstate moves require US DOT and FMCSA operating authority
  3. 3Carry cargo and liability coverage at the required minimums
  4. 4Provide written estimates; consumers are told to verify authority first

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