The household goods moving industry lost about 30% of its hauling capacity during the recession and real estate slump of the last four years. As a result, traditional long distance interstate moving services are going to be strained this year – particularly during the peak period between the middle of May and the middle of July.
Some national movers have already started issuing 'booking restrictions' because their limited driver and equipment resources.
Customers who have not made arrangements for their local or long distance move estimates should do so immediately – especially if they expect to move before the middle of July. If you've already received your moving quotes but haven't selected a carrier by signing their estimate/order-for-service, it's best to do so to lock in your pricing and service dates before you're told the company you want to use can no longer register new business.
Click here to see a list of links to the largest interstate household goods movers and national van lines licensed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to find a local agent near your home. Not all of the carriers indexed have agents in each state.
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