Warning About Delivery Companies In Houston
State Law clearly states and requires that ANY business or individual transporting ANY quantity of household goods ANY distance in Texas for hire MUST obtain a TXDOT Registration Number and comply with all rules, regulations and law related to household goods movers in Texas. These laws require the mover / delivery service to maintain proper insurance, keep accurate records, use "moving proposals" and "moving contracts" on EVERY delivery job, and make it easy for consumers to contact TXDOT and register formal complaints when nessecary. These laws are designed to protect YOU, the consumer.
"Household Goods" include, (but are not limited to), items such as appliances, furniture and bedding.
Example: You locate and purchase a sofa on Craigslist but do not have the means to transport the sofa from the seller to your home. You look in the "moving / labor" section of Craigslist and find and individual or small business who is offering to transport such items for a reasonable fee. The individual or business performing the service for you must comply with ALL of the household goods laws. No exceptions. Anything else is ILLEGAL!
When you are seeking a a delivery service look for a TXDOT Registration Number and TXDOT Toll Free Number in the advertising. Household goods carriers are required by law to post this information in their advertising, (including Craigslist), and if you do not see this information the company is violating the law.
Do not put your valuable property at risk by doing business with an illegal delivery service.
Why would you even consider patronizing a company which refuses to obey the law?
Seek out a LEGAL delivery service. They are out there.
Report illegal delivery services to TXDOT.
Report postings offering illegal delivery service to Craigslist.
Please support legal delivery companies.
Please help get rid of ILLEGAL delivery services.
Texas Department Of Transportation Contact Information:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/motor_carrier/consumer_protection/default.htm
1-800-299-1700 (select option 3)
Texas Household Goods Laws, Rules And Regulations:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/services/motor_carrier/household.htm
Quote From Texas Household Goods Laws, Rules And Regulations:
All for-hire household goods carriers operating in Texas must register their operations with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Motor Carrier Division. A "household goods carrier" is defined as a motor carrier who transports household goods for compensation or hire in furtherance of a commercial enterprise.
"Household goods" are defined as personal effects and property intended to ultimately be used in a dwelling when the transportation of such effects is arranged and paid for by the householder or his representative.
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