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Why should you choose
an IMAWA member for your move?
- All our association members are required, as a condition of membership, to provide the
Association annual proof of workers' compensation coverage. While it is a law for
employers to carry this insurance for the protection of their workers, not everyone
complies. Our mover members do! If you're considering a mover who is not an IMAWA member,
you can require your mover to provide a certificate of workers' comp. insurance to you.
- Our bylaws require IMAWA members to attend a "Compliance 101" class to make
sure they are familiar with the rules and regulations that govern household goods moving,
motor carrier safety, driver qualifications, etc. Movers who are not members of IMAWA may
not have this knowledge.
- All Association members are required to post their Illinois Commerce Commission license
number in their website before they will be linked to our site. All legitimate movers are
licensed, and both state and federal law require movers to show their license numbers
in all advertising (including internet websites).
- IMAWA's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- You are well advised to check up on the license and complaint history of any mover you
are considering to move your personal possessions; and we encourage you to check up on our
members, too. Your best bet for reliable information is to contact the regulatory agency
in your state or the state movers' association. (Visit
our "Resources" page for links.) Don't rely only on the advertisement copy
or a referral from someone who may be getting a commission from the "mover" for
referrals. Would you believe some bandits actually "fake" license numbers or
expertise just to appear legitimate?!
Be wary
of commercial internet sites that refer movers ... Most of these sites do not check
the credentials or licensing of movers they list, which doesn't protect you at all. Many
of these sites charge fees to the movers (whether legitimate movers or bad guys) for their
referrals. Just because you find it on the internet doesn't make it a good referral.
Check current credentials, no matter who refers the mover to you!!
You want to be sure the mover's license and insurance are up to date.
Contact your state regulatory agency for complaints that may have been filed. Don't rely
only on the Better Business Bureau. Check every resource possible.
To verify licensing of interstate movers (those who cross state lines), visit our "Resources" page and use the
direct link provided in the "government agencies" section.)
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Patricia McLaughlin,
Executive Director
40 Adloff Lane,
Suite 2 | Springfield, IL | 62703-4441 |
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Phone:
217.585.2470 | toll free phone 888.791.2516 | Fax: 217.585.2472 |
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completeness, efficacy, timeless, or correct sequencing of information contained in this
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