Contact the Better Business Bureau. They can let you know whether a company has had complaints filed against it or has had difficulty providing the services it claims to offer. Call them at (512) 445-2911 or visit their web site at www.bbb.org.

Find out whether the company is licensed and insured. Also, ask the company what type of movers it employs. Licensed and insured companies who hire only professional, full-time movers will be the safest and most efficient. Find out if the company will give you a price in writing before the move. This will help to ensure that you are treated with honesty.

Make sure the company is registered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Call them at (800) 299-1700, or visit their web site at www.dot.state.tx.us.