Don't let your family get taken for a ride by a rogue mover. Know what should take place when the time arrives for transporting your household goods.
The right equipment makes all the difference.
You're about to trust a relocation company with your most prized possessions. Before the moving truck arrives, you should verify that the moving company you selected is licensed and insured. You can verify a moving company's U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number online with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
If a rental truck arrives in place of a company-owned fleet truck, you should raise a red flag. Remember, if you have a bad feeling about your moving company, you have the right to stop the move before your goods are loaded onto the moving truck.
Proper equipment maintenance is a critical part of ensuring your household goods are delivered safely and on time. The DOT requires regular vehicle inspections on all moving trucks. The driver is responsible for meeting all federally regulated inspection requirements.
One moving company that takes great care in equipment maintenance and safety is Graebel, one of the world's largest relocation companies. Graebel's fleet of more than 2,200 mint-condition, fuel-efficient moving trucks feature air-ride suspension for maximum cargo protection and are regularly inspected according to safety standards that exceed those required by the DOT. As a multi-year industry award-winner for U.S. interstate safety, Graebel understands the importance and benefits of preventative maintenance and safe driving practices.
The key to a successful move – your driver.
Your
driver serves as the operator of the
moving truck and the overall supervisor of the moving crew. Drivers should be certified, licensed, and thoroughly trained in relocating
household goods. In general, if you like your driver, you're going to be happy with your
relocation.
When the time arrives for your actual move, you can count on Graebel to provide you with one of the industry's finest, most experienced household goods drivers. Graebel maintains some of the highest industry standards for drivers. To become a Graebel-exclusive driver, individuals must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Three years experience in household goods
- 150 household goods moves
- Successful written and over-the-road tests
- Successful physical exam, drug screening, and vehicle inspection
- Pass a thorough background check
Once drivers are hired, Graebel conducts random inspections, safety audits, and customer surveys to ensure their drivers continue to deliver outstanding performance and safety. Additionally, Graebel recognizes drivers who have maintained a safe driving record, earned high customer satisfaction scores, and have had low claims as members of the All Star Fleet®.
Know the sign of a reputable mover.
To help you select the right moving company, the
American Moving & Storage Association
(AMSA) developed the
ProMoversm program. Designed to help
consumers identify reputable, professional movers from potential con artists,
the ProMover designation is fast-becoming the moving and storage industry's "
seal
of approval."
Awarded the ProMover designation, Graebel is dedicated to
delivering high quality, value, and integrity. When you partner with Graebel
for your relocation, you can count on professional service and an unrelenting
commitment to excellence.