Indiana movers must have an
Indiana business license
and Intrastate Household Goods certificate number. Long-distance movers must have a
USDOT number. Movers must also be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Carriers are only required to have basic liability insurance that covers $0.60 per pound per article. This means you only receive $24 in damages if your 40-pound flat-screen television is damaged unless you purchase additional coverage.
You can download a free guide of your
rights and responsibilities when you move
to ensure a moving company isn’t taking advantage of you. It’s also useful to check the
FMCSA’s website
for reports filed against movers before hiring them.