You can check a household goods carrier's or move broker's consumer complaint history at the
Protect Your Move.gov website maintained by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at
http://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/search.asp
While there be sure to read
Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move. Every carrier you get an estimate from is required by law to provide you a copy.
South Florida has a reputation for being a cesspool of unscrupulous movers and brokers.
Last year the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released a report after a year long investigation about the growing number of consumer complaints that virtual household goods moving companies and move brokerage services were scamming unsuspecting consumers online.
Senate investigates moving brokers; releases report | RELO Roundtable...a gathering place
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