Packing Costs in the U.S.: FMCSA Quote Rules and $100+ Box Fees
Learn how U.S. packing service costs are estimated, what FMCSA rules say about binding quotes, and how Move Craft’s checklist can help you avoid surprise…
3 Steps to Secure Valuation for Antiques Before a U.S. Move
Prepare antiques for interstate moves with museum-grade documentation: photograph each piece, gather receipts or appraisals, and secure a signed declared…
Collectors: Move Your Wine Below 75°F and When to Hire Pros
A practical checklist for collectors: pack bottles in divided boxes, keep transit under 75°F, photograph and declare value, and decide when to hire wine…
5 Checks U.S. Consumers Should Run Before Using a Moving Broker
Quick U.S. steps to verify a moving broker: check FMCSA registration and carrier MC numbers, get written estimates and bond proof first.
FMCSA Backed: Lock a Binding Estimate and Avoid Surprise Bills
Use FMCSA rules and a short survey checklist to lock a binding estimate, secure a 100% delivery-day cost cap, spot rogue movers, and avoid surprise bills.
Lock Your Moving Date: When to Book Movers for Peak Season
Plan your move with clear timelines—3–4 weeks local, 6–8 weeks long-distance, 8–12 weeks cross-country. Verify USDOT, get binding estimates, and secure a…
Protect Stairs on Move Day: Move Craft’s 6 Pack Cover Install Tactics
Mover tested move day tactics to protect stairs: what to buy, how to install and remove covers, and when to hire Move Craft.
2–14 Day Transit for New York to Florida Moves, 110% FMCSA Cap
New Yorkers’ move playbook for Florida: transit (2–14 or 7–21 days), FMCSA 110% delivery cap, valuation choices, and hurricane insurance and readiness steps.
2–14 Days: Car Shipping Time in the U.S., Explained with FMCSA Math
Realistic U.S. car shipping timelines. Learn how FMCSA 400–500 mi/day and carrier assignment create 2–14 day windows, plus Move Craft’s 24–72hr expedited…
110% Rule: Make a Virtual Moving Estimate Hold for Interstate Moves
Learn what to show on a virtual survey, which written fees and binding status to demand under FMCSA rules, and how Move Craft vets estimates.