LONG DISTANCE MOVING NJ, PA, NY, CT

When considering long distance moving NJ, PA, NY, CT of a piano, be aware that Interstate movers are regulated by agencies of the U.S. government. They must be licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) and registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT). Applicants for an ICC license must own appropriate moving equipment, plus carry a minimum of $10,000 worth of cargo insurance and $750,000 worth of liability insurance. The price of moving long distance NJ, PA, NY, CT can be expensive. The price is calculated from both the difficulty and distance. Also, most long-distance movers charge a minimum price, usually based on weight of 1,000 pounds, but the minimums can range from 500 to 2,500 pounds. If a piano being moved alone weighs less than their minimum, it will be charged at the rate for the minimum weight. If, for example, you live in New Jersey and are considering sending your old upright piano to California, you might be better off selling the piano instead and buying another in that state. In addition to the rate quoted you for long distance moving NJ, PA, NY, CT, there may be other hidden costs that you should be aware of. Because a piano requires special packing, a handling charge is usually added on to the bill. In some cases the price includes only the trucking of the piano and not the cost of moving it in and out of your home. This is especially true when the long-distance mover is equipped to haul pianos but not to handle them, and must hire local piano movers on both ends of the trip. You may be required to pay the piano movers directly, which could unexpectedly add several hundred dollars to your cost of moving. If you are moving your household goods long distance yourself in a rented truck, the safest and most economical way to move the piano is to hire local piano movers at both ends to pack, load, and unload the piano. In most localities there are also smaller moving companies, frequently with many years of experience, which specialize in moves to certain regions of the country. These small firms sometimes offer more personal service, more flexible scheduling, and lower prices.