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Federal rules for interstate moves: binding and non binding estimates, the 110 percent limit, red flags, and the Your Rights and Responsibilities booklet. Information only.
Key facts
- For interstate moves, your mover must give you a written estimate of all charges. A rate quote is not an estimate. (source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
- With a binding estimate you pay 100 percent of the estimate at delivery. With a non binding estimate the mover cannot require more than 110 percent at delivery. (source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
- Movers must give interstate customers the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet, which explains Full Value Protection and the 60 cents per pound waiver option. (source: eCFR)
- FMCSA red flags include no on site inspection, no written estimate, and demands for cash or a large deposit before the move. (source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Rules
- Binding and non binding moving estimates: FMCSA rules for interstate move estimates.
Hiring and next steps
- Moving company red flags: FMCSA's list of warning signs.
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