Moving from one state to another involves a lot of hassles. Not all long distance moving companies are necessarily interstate movers. Interstate movers need to be licensed under the Department of Transport (DOT). There is a need to understand more regulations and rules for interstate movement as laws vary from state to state. A lot of prior research has to be done. Interstate movers are generally more expensive and you need to book your dates a lot in advance to get the exact date. With Two Men and a Truck, you can rest assured that you will get reasonable costs and the utmost care and convenience.



Earlier, interstate movers charged on the basis of total cubic feet of material they handled. This system is almost obsolete now as it is really difficult to calculate the total cubic feet of luggage. Most commonly, interstate movers charge on the basis of the number of goods and the distance over which they actually travel. Of course, any warehousing facilities that may be needed call for additional expenditure.

For interstate moves, insurance of your belongings is of utmost importance. Crossing over into a different state, there are more chances of damage or loss of belongings due to more unpredictable happenings. With crossing of the state lines, rules change and so do the policies of the local governing bodies. Hence, it is important to choose an experienced mover and to insure your belongings.

Under Federal Law, interstate movers can offer two insurance packages: Full Value Protection or Released Value. Under the Full Value plan, your mover is liable to replace (either monetarily or the belonging itself) or repair the entire shipment. Released value is a reasonable option as it requires no extra charges. The interstate movers, in this case, are liable to pay you 60 cents per pound of the article lost/damaged. It involves no additional charges but you need to sign an agreement. This insurance is minimal but is decent if you are running on a very tight budget.

You can also take up the Released Value plan and purchase an insurance through a third party to cover for the remaining amount. The insurance you buy depends on how much you are ready to spend on insurance. Two Men and a Truck, for example, offer the clients all the above types of insurances to choose from.

Interstate movers need to participate in a dispute resolution program in case of lost or damage claims by the customers. All interstate movers are supposed to provide you detailed information on this. The agents at Two Men and a Truck provide the customers complete assistance and information regarding dispute resolution program.

Moving into a new state requires you to find out about taxes in the state, real estate laws, schools and colleges, and driving license related issues. If you have pets, then you need to inquire into the rules regarding their transport. Not all interstate flights allow animals and many impose a lot of hard and fast rules. With so much on your mind, it is essential to choose a mover whom you can trust. Even if you find the service to be slightly costlier than other companies, you should choose Two Men and a Truck movers who have years of experience and a pool of satisfied customers to support their claims.