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Interstate Vs. Intrastate Moving
What is an Interstate Move?
When
you are performing an interstate
move, you are essentially moving or transporting goods in and out of
state lines, including international moves.
Interstate
moves are governed by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
rules and regulations. It is considered an interstate move if it involves
a long distance moving company crossing a state line at any point
during the move. Even if the actual moving truck or van doesn’t cross state
lines (i.e. your goods are moved via train), it is still considered an
interstate move if your goods cross state lines. Something else to consider is
that Long Distance (Interstate) moves often cost more than Local moves.
What
is an Intrastate Move?
Intrastate
moves consist of movers completing a move without crossing the border of
another state.
Intrastate
or local
movers are not regulated by the FMCSA. Rules that apply to interstate
moves are completely different from intrastate. Moving within a state means
that you will have to understand the terms and conditions of moving as they
change based on the state you reside in. Rules and regulations are outlined by
the individual states and should be researched properly. Some states have more
stringent licensing and monitoring guidelines than others. A Local (Intrastate)
move also typically costs less than a Long Distance move.
Although
you may be completing an intrastate move, moving companies can charge a long
distance fee. Before choosing a licensed mover, make sure you aren’t hit with
fees you weren’t made aware of. Understand your rights and verify licensing
with each moving company before choosing. For more information on state
guidelines, contact your state agency.
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