A simple online search for any type relocation will yield numerous results. Some people assume, erroneously so, that all the companies coming up in their search results are local companies. In actuality, many of the companies which will be at the forefront of the search results will be located in a remote location and do not necessarily specialize in providing relocation services in your area.
So how can you find out whether or not you are dealing with an actual local mover? In this post we will attempt to answer this question and provide you with some tips for finding the perfect local mover.
Checking Location
The best way to check and verify the information that your moving company is providing you is to check with the DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Both have websites that will allow you to double check the actual physical address and also to see if there are any upstanding complaints or violations.
After checking the location, it may be a good idea the pay the facilities a visit yourself and make sure that you are dealing with a large enough company, which has the necessary trucks, equipment and so forth.
How Local is Local?
The answer to the title question depends on the type of move that you would like to perform. For local moves, it is recommended to use only local mover, movers that are located in your own city or in a neighboring city.
For long distance moves, it is recommended to use movers that are located in the same state as the origin point and that have the necessary means and knowledge.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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The Alpha Moving team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with great care. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the entire … More moving process stress-free. Everything arrived in its original condition, and the pricing was fair with no hidden fees. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable moving service! -
Alpha was fantastic! Leading up to the move, they communicated well and were very accommodating when we needed to change our move date, add additional items, … More etc. On the day of the move, the 4-man crew was prompt and worked quickly and diligently to disassemble and wrap furniture and load all our possessions onto their large truck with care. We had many heavy boxes and bins, several of which were located in a basement down a narrow staircase. The crew had a great attitude and asked questions when necessary. Compared to other moving companies, Alpha was more reasonably priced and well worth it. I would enthusiastically recommend Alpha for any local moving needs!
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The team was awesome to work with! We moved from one high-rise to another, which required coordinating elevator reservations and meeting tight deadlines, … More and they handled everything seamlessly. They were both friendly and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them, and if we ever move again, I will 100% choose them.
