Where do you verify a Texas mover?
Household-goods movers operating within Texas should be registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Search the TxDMV Truck Stop database using the legal business name or certificate number shown on the mover's proposal.
What should the record match?
Compare the legal name, operating status and contact information with the quote you received. A marketing name can differ, but the contract should clearly identify the registered carrier.
- Active registration
- Matching legal company name
- Current contact details
- Insurance or authority information required for the move
What paperwork should you receive?
Before loading, you should have a written proposal or estimate, a bill of lading and clear valuation information. Never sign blank forms or accept important terms only by phone.
Which warning signs deserve a pause?
Pause when a company demands a large cash deposit, refuses to identify the carrier, gives a price without asking about inventory, or cannot explain how drive time and minimum hours work.