MOVING COMPANY
Starting a moving company can be an exciting and profitable venture. With more people relocating every year, demand for reliable movers continues to grow. Whether you’re starting with just one truck or building a full-scale operation, the key to success is laying the right foundation.
The first step is to make your moving company official:
- Choose a business structure (LLC, corporation, or sole proprietorship).
- Register your business with your state.
- Apply for necessary local permits or licenses.
Moving companies must protect both themselves and their clients. At minimum, you'll need:
- General liability insurance
- Cargo insurance (to protect customers' belongings)
This is a big one. The FMCSA requires that all interstate movers use a tariff to calculate pricing. Interstate tariffs must abide by several DOT guidelines, meaning that it should be written by a lawyer specializing in moving regulations. Also, every interstate move you do must be priced with strict adherence of the ruleset of your tariff.
The MPN tariff is used by over 300 movers across the U.S. for it’s affordability and ease of use. One of the big selling points is that it comes with an online pricing software that automatically calculates estimates based off the tariff and ensures that you stay within the tariff ruleset. If you haven’t already purchased the tariff bundled with the aforementioned tariff, you can do so here.
Moving Pros Network
Moving Pros Network helps established and new movers stay FMCSA compliant in all their interstate movers. Our tariff and accompanying software has been used for decades by carriers all across the U.S. Reach out today to learn how we can help you succeed.