Before Interstate trucking was deregulated in 1980, most moving companies charged the same basic rates. Now prices are all over the place. Whatever you do, beware the lowest bidder. Some movers lowball the bid to get your business, then demand more money on your new doorstep. A New York State Senate Investigations Committee found that while unregistered movers offer hourly rates as low as one-fifth of the rates charged by licensed movers, they routinely pad the bill by working slowly and adding hidden costs.
Interstate movers use two kinds of estimates.
Binding estimates, for which many companies charge a fee, ensure that you'll pay no more than the estimate. These are a good idea only if you plan to sell or leave behind many large items and expect the total weight of your move to decrease. BACK TO THE TOP 5. I'll Probably Be Late and Good Luck Finding Me. When you sign your moving agreement, you and the company will no doubt set a specific day for your movers to pick up your possessions and a specific day for them to arrive at your new destination.