The moving process is exhausting. You are so excited to be settled into your new home, but you have to pack, load belongings, travel, and unpack before you can start enjoying. A moving company will facilitate this process, alleviating the stress.
Are you moving to a different town within state lines or through various states? The regulations are different for interstate and intrastate CDL drivers.
What Is the Difference Between Interstate and Intrastate CDL Drivers?
Interstate drivers are licensed to help assist you to move across states. An intrastate CDL driver is only licensed to help you move in state. The requirements are different for intrastate and interstate drivers. Interstate drivers must be federally insured and licensed. Interstate drivers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
How Do I Know Which Moving Company to Use?
If you are moving across the country, you will need a company with licensed interstate drivers. Be wary of Craigslist advertisements and non-verified Facebook advertisements. You are trusting a company with all of your sentimental and expensive possessions. It is best to go with an established company for a long move.
What if someone stole all of your items? What if a driver was in a car accident and all of your belongings went sprawling over the highway? Companies have insurance to cover damages. This protects you, the customer. Established moving companies also have licensed interstate drivers that meet all FMCSA requirements. You can ask a moving company for verification of their license, insurance, and USDOT number if you are moving across state lines.
