What Licensed, Insured and Bonded means in the Texas Moving Industry
Written for a one of our clients, but highly relevant for both office and residential moving, so thought I would share.
“Licensed, insured and bonded” remains a catch phrase to press a hot button with the consumer. The reality is, the moving industry is very loosely regulated and falls under State jurisdiction with regard to enforcement. Following is a breakdown of terms and the practical application of each – what it means to consumers. Our goal is to ensure our customers are clear about the best way to protect themselves when arranging for a personal or professional move.
Licensing
Why you should take the time to look up a movers license number
Before hiring a mover, consumers should first check the TxDMV Truck Stop databaseto confirm an “active” TxDMV license number. Be wary if a moving company you’re working with is not listed — this is a huge red flag and will leave you wide open for fraud.
By law, Texas household movers must be licensed with the Texas DMV (TxDMV). Any “would-be” household moving company falls under the Texas Motor Carrier category. However, Texas does not regulate commercial moving companies nor require a TxDMV number to operate. This is an important distinction to understand. Read full article>>
By: Mary McKeown-Christie, Maven Marketing Solutions