Look for the signs of a "fly by night" mover, they are usually in plain view. The signs are rental trucks, changing names or legal structure, operating out of a mini-storage, parking lot or apartment, changing addresses or phone numbers often, a cell phone as the only number should be a dead give away. "Too good to be true pricing"-guess what it is. Many times these bad actors use “pick up help" or "day laborers" that are not employable by movers who do full background investigations. You are about to allow a total stranger into your home and to drive off with all you worldly belongings. Do your homework, do not get burned. Check with BBB, District Attorneys, PSC and friends to be sure your mover is reputable and in it for the long haul. A major van line association is not always a sure fire sign of a good mover, but, it is a good indicator. A good van line looks for financial stability, proper insurances, training and safety procedures, also a van line knows how to spot a bad apple versus a top performer. "I really feel bad when someone comes to me after they have had a major issue with a "rogue" mover with damage, lost items or worse and then I see they have chosen someone who has a bad track record." "Most of the time there is very little that can be done, they just have to hope the manager will solve the issue or they may have to hire a lawyer." "I think the big thing folks need to remember is the old adage, if it seems to good to be true it probably is" says Scott McNelley. Scott McNelley is owner of the Admiral Companies, an Agent for Mayflower Transit and a 25 year veteran of the moving industry. For inquiries call 334-262-6666 or info@admiralmovers.com or see the website at www.alwaysleading.com.
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