> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://relocationecosystem.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Mover Comparison Worksheet and Pre-Deposit Checklist - URL: https://relocationecosystem.com/mover-comparison-worksheet/ - Published: 2026-09-05T05:17:03.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-05T05:18:21.000Z - Description: Print a three-company mover comparison worksheet and pre-deposit checklist. Record official verification, scope, pricing, payment terms and protection before booking. - Author: Scott Hampton - Tags: Customer Experience **You are about to hand over everything you own to someone you do not know.** Use this worksheet to compare three movers using the same shipment details and to record what you verified before paying a deposit. **Print or save:** use your browser’s Print command (Ctrl+P on Windows or Command+P on Mac). Choose your printer or Save as PDF. Keep the completed worksheet with your estimates and supporting records. ## 1\. Give every company the same scope Your name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Origin and destination: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pickup and delivery dates or windows: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Move type and agency to check: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Inventory or survey version shared with all companies: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Packing, storage, specialty items and other requested services: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Stairs, elevators, parking, long carries and truck access at both ends: \_\_\_\_\_ Confirm your move type using the [jurisdiction and service guide](https://relocationecosystem.com/local-intrastate-interstate-moving-guide/). Use the [mover-research guide](https://relocationecosystem.com/how-to-research-a-moving-company/) for official federal and state verification links. ## 2A. Company A Legal name / trading name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Physical address and contact: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Carrier or broker? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Assigned carrier: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ USDOT / applicable state license or permit: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Official agency and record URL: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Checked on: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Status, authority and restrictions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Identity matches estimate? \_\_\_\_\_\_ Complaint / enforcement notes: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Written estimate total: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Estimate type / pricing basis: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Included services, exclusions and possible added charges: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Deposit, cancellation / refund terms and balance due: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pickup / delivery commitments: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Protection choice, cost, deductible and exclusions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Claim instructions and unanswered questions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## 2B. Company B Legal name / trading name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Physical address and contact: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Carrier or broker? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Assigned carrier: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ USDOT / applicable state license or permit: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Official agency and record URL: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Checked on: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Status, authority and restrictions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Identity matches estimate? \_\_\_\_\_\_ Complaint / enforcement notes: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Written estimate total: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Estimate type / pricing basis: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Included services, exclusions and possible added charges: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Deposit, cancellation / refund terms and balance due: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pickup / delivery commitments: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Protection choice, cost, deductible and exclusions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Claim instructions and unanswered questions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## 2C. Company C Legal name / trading name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Physical address and contact: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Carrier or broker? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Assigned carrier: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ USDOT / applicable state license or permit: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Official agency and record URL: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Checked on: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Status, authority and restrictions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Identity matches estimate? \_\_\_\_\_\_ Complaint / enforcement notes: \_\_\_\_\_\_ Written estimate total: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Estimate type / pricing basis: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Included services, exclusions and possible added charges: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Deposit, cancellation / refund terms and balance due: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Pickup / delivery commitments: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Protection choice, cost, deductible and exclusions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Claim instructions and unanswered questions: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## 3\. Before paying a deposit Mark each item only after checking it. A missing answer is a question to resolve. - \[ \] I know the legal identity of the business and who will transport my goods. - \[ \] I checked the official records myself, matched the identity to my paperwork, and confirmed the authority required for this move. - \[ \] I reviewed complaint patterns and available enforcement information. - \[ \] Each estimate uses the same inventory, access details and requested services. - \[ \] I understand the estimate type, extra charges and how scope changes are approved. - \[ \] Deposit, refund, cancellation, payment method and balance terms are in writing. - \[ \] I understand my belongings’ protection, exclusions and claim procedure. - \[ \] I have read the documents, resolved blank or inconsistent terms and saved copies. - \[ \] I will recheck the assigned carrier if the company handling the shipment changes. ## 4\. Make and record your decision Company selected: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Why this proposal best fits the verified scope and protection I need: \_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Questions still to resolve before paying or loading: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **A registration number is not an endorsement.** Keep copies of the actual official records, estimates and terms; this worksheet does not certify a mover. A company’s insurance does not by itself explain compensation for your belongings. Use the [valuation guide](https://relocationecosystem.com/moving-valuation-guide/) and [documents guide](https://relocationecosystem.com/moving-documents-guide/) to ask the right questions. For interstate moves, read the official FMCSA publications linked in our [research guide](https://relocationecosystem.com/how-to-research-a-moving-company/). For intrastate moves, also check the responsible state agency. Published September 5, 2026\. Educational worksheet based on TRE’s source-linked mover-research guide, whose official resources were checked September 4, 2026\. Check current agency records before booking.