BEWARE OF MOVING COMPANIES NOT LICENSED IN NC (Asheville)
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MOVERS IN NORTH CAROLINA HAVE TO BE LICENSED!!!
Do Not! I repeat Do Not use a mover that does not have a Certificate of exemption from the North Carolina Utilities Commission. It is against the law for them to transport your items.
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Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina Utilities Commission, in the wake of the Hurricane Matthew tragedy, warns consumers to avoid hiring movers who schedule or perform moves of household goods (HHG) without proper authority from the Commission. Commission-certified HHG movers must submit criminal history record checks to the Commission and provide evidence of three kinds of insurance coverage – vehicle, cargo, and general liability insurance.
Personal belongings often include family heirlooms and other items not easily replaced. Hiring a moving company with a certificate from the Utilities Commission assures you the company is insured and reputable. Nick Jeffries, Director of Transportation Utilities Regulation, cautions against hiring a noncertified mover, “If your property is damaged, lost or stolen, you have little or no recourse for compensation.”
Certified movers are easy to identify as all vehicles must display the name, address, and assigned certificate number.
Practice good moving habits. Visit the NCUC website for helpful tips and a comprehensive listing of certificated HHG movers in North Carolina at https://ncuc.gov/Industries/transportation/transportation.html. Call the Public Staff Transportation Hotline: 919-733-7766, for help finding a legal, certificated HHG mover for performing an intrastate move of your HHG and to report any suspicious mover activity.
Movers who move household goods between states must comply with federal rules and regulations. Consumers should seek helpful information concerning interstate moves at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move .
NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION
Contact
Nicholas Jeffries
(919) 733-4036
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North Carolina Movers Association Warns about the Danger of Unlicensed Movers
North Carolina Movers Association Warns about the Danger of Unlicensed Movers
PRESS RELEASE PR Newswire
Jun. 1, 2020, 08:38 AM
RALEIGH, N.C., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of National Moving Month, the North Carolina Movers Association (NCMA) announced a new public service campaign designed to alert consumers about the dangers of unlicensed movers. The state of North Carolina regulates movers to protect consumers and has specific requirements for in-state moves. But NCMA spokesperson, Mike Lamb, says most consumers aren't aware of the rules and regulations.
"Many consumers are just focused on price," says Lamb. "They don't always consider that all your belongings are being loaded into a truck so you need to trust the mover."
Lamb says most consumers don't consider the dangers of using an unlicensed mover. "There is no valuation protection backed by insurance policies for damaged or missing items," he says. "The consumer has no recourse when things go wrong."
Licensed movers in North Carolina must own a truck, provide proof of insurance and complete a background check. Moves are regulated by the NC Utilities Commission (NCUC) and Lamb says that consumers can protect themselves by verifying a mover is legal by contacting the Commission.
"A licensed mover will be able to provide you with their (NCUC) certification number. If you call (919) 733-7766, you can find out if there are complaints on file against the moving company."
The NCMA campaign includes a new video on its website, a social media campaign as well as promotions by its member companies.
For more information, visit www.ncmovers.org.
The members of the North Carolina Movers Association consistently offer and provide the most efficient and reliable moving and storage services available, while adhering strictly to a policy of truth, honesty, integrity and fairness in all business transactions.
Contact:
Pam Stanley
North Carolina Movers Association
800-325-2114