Moving Company Snapshot
The Company Snapshot is a concise electronic record of a company’s identification, size, commodity information, and safety record, including the safety rating (if any), a roadside out-of-service inspection summary, and crash information. The Company Snapshot is available via an ad-hoc query (one carrier at a time) free of charge. Check you moving company now!
Especially look for the marked in red: Active and valid USDOT license, Crashed & accidents, moving you home allowance (you don’t want lumber truck will move you, right? 
Perfect Moving Company
Terrible Moving Company
You don’t want a “General Freight” company will move you, and not a company with history of crashes and injuries!
Bristow Said,
July 15, 2008 @ 11:29 am
Having a companies’ electronic record is one of the most important things you can do, for your safety and the safety of your things. Moving companies must build themselves up by being responsible, timely, effectual, and worth the price you pay. Make sure you are safe and using the right company. When you move bigger items, like a vehicle, for instance, you want to know that your best interests are being met…especially if you are the one paying for it.
Go to http://www.used-car-resource.com/?loadblog=764 for info on how to find the perfect moving company for you.
Madhumita Santra Said,
February 4, 2009 @ 12:46 pm
This is a very good idea to show the record history of a company’s performance. It becomes easy for clients to make their choice. Moving is not an easy task. It should be done by professionals. The White Glove Transportation can be a good solution for all kind of moving problems.
Chicago Movers Said,
January 17, 2010 @ 12:04 am
This is a really good post. You can also you protectyourmove.gov in conjunction with this (Safersys.org) website to see all the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. When moving within Illinois, check out http://www.newcitymoving.com
Good Job Flat Rate!
Bubble wrap Said,
May 11, 2010 @ 1:53 pm
Thats brilliant, nice to see someone showing what should be looked for before investing money into scams.
Its also a good idea to search for reviews of the company online but remember to not look on their website for reviews as this could have easily been made up!
Thanks
Columbus Self Storage Said,
May 30, 2010 @ 10:16 pm
great tip! I’m in the moving industry and I didn’t even know this service existed. I will definitely be recommending it to my customers from now on. Thanks for the tip!