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Household Goods

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1541

Interstate Mover Operations State Regulations Overview

The following, excerpted from the FMCSA booklet entitled Overview of Federal and State Regulations Concerning Interstate Motor Operations, is intened to furnish a brief summary of interstate motor carrier rules, regulations, and requirements to those individuals new to the industry.

Regulations and Enforcement

Welcome to FMCSA’s Regulations and Enforcement section of the Protect Your Move Web site. This section provides information and guidance to enforcement partners and household goods carriers about the regulations and policies that govern interstate moves.

Collection of Charges (Subpart H)

Does this subpart apply to most shipments?How must my mover present its freight or expense bill to me?If I forced my mover to relinquish a collect-on-delivery shipment before the payment of ALL charges, how must my mover collect the balance?What actions may my mover take to collect from me the...

Pickup of My Shipment of Household Goods (Subpart E)

Must my mover write up an order for service?Must my mover write up an inventory of the shipment?Must my mover write up a bill of lading?Should I reach an agreement with my mover about pickup and delivery times?Must my mover determine the weight of my shipment?How must my mover...