One of the first things you would want to do is to secure a list of long distance movers searching for those that offer a reasonable enough price and those that have longevity and reliability in the business.

Think back at a time when one of your friends moved out of state or to another city that’s further away and find out from them if the service was satisfactory. If it was then  you can get the mover’s contact name, address and phone number and perhaps go down to the office to get additional information. You can also do an Internet search for long distance movers and read the testimonies from their former clients which would help you in your selection process. Usually, some of these websites have a testimonial section where they allow their past customers to speak of their services. These reviews are usually positive. However, a general web search on a particular long distance mover can yield mixed reviews which is what you would want before making a decision.

When you narrow it down to the long distance movers that most impress you then you can start to compile your questions for them as well as be prepared to provide them with relevant information that would determine the cost of your move. Ideally, the movers would first need to know where you are moving so that they can calculate the distance and miles. You can also give them a guesstimate about how many items you have in your home so that they can also determine the size of truck to send on moving day; one that would fit all of your household items in one trip. Usually long distance moves mean the higher risk for your items either being damaged or getting lost. With that in mind it would be in your best interest to find out if your long distance moving company provides moving insurance.

If you need packing assistance you should also let your moving company know of this and if you also need packing materials, your moving company could also assist you with that as well. When you meet with the moving company look around to see if they have certifications on the wall; this is a good indication  that you are working with professionals. You can also ask for references from past customers so you can contact them and find out more information about the moving company as well. There are some long distance companies that would not include your vehicle with the move or may ask you to drive to your new destination. It is imperative that you know what would happen to your vehicle; if the moving company cannot move it they can certainly refer you to a company that can get the job done.

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While it is easy to go to a restaurant, enjoy a great meal and then be able to tip your server with an amount that you deem a fair token of your appreciation, it isn’t so easy when it comes to tipping movers. Tipping movers from a moving company could be somewhat tricky since you have a lot of people involved in your move. Not only will the driver play a significant role in your move but you also have other workers to take into consideration which include those who pack, load, unload and unpack.

Moving experts would tell you that first priority tipping should first go to the driver since he is the one who is not only driving the vehicle but is the one giving orders and directions to the movers. The tip that you give to the driver should be a little bit more generous than you would the other representatives from the moving company because not only is the driver making sure that the packing and loading process comes off without a hitch but he is also the one responsible for driving your items safely to your new home. Tips should be given to each worker only after they have completed their task and should be around $25 dollars for each mover if these workers are only involved in your move from your old location.

However if the movers are also working to unload and unpack at your new home, then their tip should range from $100 and up, especially if they have a lot of household items to transport. For a much easier approach to tipping, you can also work up a percentage that you wish to pay the entire crew and then divide the fee among the movers.  On the other hand if you are low on cash but really want to show your appreciation to the movers and driver you can also do so by simply attending to their needs while they relocate your household items. Have your refrigerator filled with cold beverages for the movers so that they can quench their thirsts when they take a break from moving. A job this tedious can also make you hungry and so you may want to also consider getting them something to eat like perhaps some sandwiches or maybe you can order a pizza as well.

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