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-> Company public recordsMar 24, 22:34
Question by johnt (john)
Consumer Record: Verity Van Lines, US DOT #24880
Can anyone provide any experiences with Austin Verity & Sons / Verity Van lines based in Seaford, Long Island? Would anyone recommend them.
Thank you
Mar 25, 00:11
Answer by alexzehn (Alex Z.)
Verity Van Lines, USDOT#24880
Safety Of Use Rating: A
(98.21%, RECOMMENDED - see how we calculate SOUR)
The president of this company is Michael A. Maffucci, however it is important to mention that this company (or himself) have no relation to Maffucci Storage Corp (Bekins agents in Long Island).
From their website www.verityvanlines.com:
The company site lists two locations in Long Island and one location in Palm Beach, Florida.
- This company is independent (not an agent for any major van lines).
- Licensing information: MC #94992, NYDOT: #T1637
- Claim to be in business since 1912!
- Contact Information: phones: Seaford NY: 516-785-7620, Lindenhurst, NY: 631-884-8385, Palm Beach, FL: 561-845-7753 , address: 3685 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11783
- Members of: AMSA, BBB, LIMSA, New York State Movers & Warehousemen's Association
From Safersys.org:
Safersys.org reveals the following information:
- Licensing info: US DOT #24880, MC #94992
- Trucks: 9.
- Phones: (516) 785-7620
- Office location: 3685 Merrick Road, Seaford, NY 11783
- The information in the Safersys.org report indicates no problems with their license and insurance.
- Inspections section shows the following statistics:
9.1% Driver out-of-service rating: slightly above the national average
0% Vehicle out-of-service rating: excellent rating compared to the national average
- Members of the BBB
- Original Business Start Date: 1/1/1912
- Number of complaints processed in the last 36 months: 2. Complaints issues: Delivery Issues (1), Selling Practices (1). The complaints where mostly resolved.
- New York State Movers & Warehousemens Association: listed as a member
- LIMSA: listed as a member
- MovingScam.com: The company is mentioned in MovingScam.com, however they do not give any particular warnings or recommendations. There were no complaints agains this company listed.
- ConsumerAffairs.com: no mentioning of that company on ConsumerAffairs.com
- RipOffReport.com: no mentioning of that company on RipOffReport.com
- Complaints.com: no mentioning of that company on Complaints.com
- Epinions.com: no mentioning of that company on Epinions.com
- Other Sources: no other mentioning of that company found elsewhere.
Summary:
In general this seems like an OK company. The risk of being dissatisfied with your move seems to be less than 3% which qualifies this company for a AB rating. Also in MovingScam.com they mention the fact that this company has a very well established route NY->FL, meaning that if you plan to move to somewhere along this route your chance to be satisfied is even higher.
I would recommend you to do some more shopping around to see what other companies have to offer. You can get few quotes from several long distance movers right here. In any case, never book with a company that did not perform a visual estimate in your house and did not give you a flat price for your move. Also, check this thread to learn How to find a good moving company.
If you still decide for some reason to hire this company we advise you to take some protective steps. Follow the guidelines in our Moving Guide regarding closing deals with movers and understanding your estimate, and make sure you insist on having an on-site visual and getting a binding estimate (but that should be done regardless of who you choose for your move). Also, insure your valuable items on MovingInsurance.com.
Good luck with your move,
Alex Z. @ MovingAnswers.org
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