Mover Comparison Worksheet and Pre-Deposit Checklist

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. Use the mover-research guide 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 and documents guide to ask the right questions.

For interstate moves, read the official FMCSA publications linked in our research guide. 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.