Do you know that moving broker and moving carrier are different? Yes, these two are different entities and understanding the difference between these two can save you from getting scammed.
In this video we will discuss about moving broker and moving carrier, and the benefits of working with each and the drawbacks-
Moving Broker- According to FMCSA, a moving broker are a team of sales professionals who book the move and sell the lead to an actual moving company. They are not the movers and has no authority to transport the belongings. When you work with moving broker, you can access multiple moving quotes from different movers at one place.
Benefits of Moving Broker-
· They have a diverse network of different service providers.
· Make move more efficient as they are associated with movers, packers, and other move-related service providers.
· Moving with a moving broker is cost efficient, stress-free moving experience, and connect you with a full-service moving company.
Drawbacks of Moving Broker
· Major drawback is the chance of being a fraud.
· They can scam you with low ballpark moving quotes and surprise you with last-minute charges.
· Some brokers can scam you by taking away your stuff and ask for money to give your belongings back.
Moving Carrier- A team of professionals working together to execute the move. They have trained professionals, moving vans and trucks, drivers and packers. They have moving supplies, warehouses, etc. Moving carrier are licensed, insured and possess permit for nationwide relocation. They are also responsible for any damage or loss to the items in the shipment.
Benefits of Moving Carrier
· The prime benefit of working with moving carrier is the consistency in the work.
· There are no chances of miscommunication as no other service providers are involved
· The chances of being scammed on the moving prices are nil.
Drawbacks of Moving Carrier
· They are expensive as compared to moving brokers.
· Their quotes are final price as there is no competitor to beat the price.
· Moving carriers may not have a broad network of service providers, and they handle everything within the available resources.
How to differentiate between the moving broker & moving carrier to avoid scams?
Visit these online platforms to get legit information about the moving carrier and moving brokers-
· FMCSA Database
· Better Business Bureau
· Consumer Affairs
· The Company Snapshot by the U.S. Department of Transportation
· Movingscams.com
We hope this video helped you in differentiating between the moving carrier and moving broker. For more information you can connect with experts at Van Lines Move. You can reach us at www.vanlinesmove.com or call 8337061800.

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