Consumer Report: Galil Moving & Storage, Inc USDOT #517701

Galil Moving & Storage, Inc USDOT #517701
Safety Of Use Rating: A
(96.99%, RECOMMENDED - see how we calculate SOUR)
From their website www.galil.com:
Safersys.org reveals the following information:
There are two files for this company in the BBB archive - one in New Jersey and one in New York. This summary is based on information from all those sources.
Summary:
I believe it is very safe to move with this company. To stay on a safe side 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), and insure your valuable items on MovingInsurance.com.
Good luck with your move,
Alex Z. @ MovingAnswers.org
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Question by metz1055 (Max)
Can you please check public record of this moving company: Galil Moving & Storage, Inc. US #517701
Thank you.
Dec 28, 00:16
Answer by alexzehn (Alex Z.)
Galil Moving & Storage, Inc USDOT #517701
Safety Of Use Rating: A
(96.99%, RECOMMENDED - see how we calculate SOUR)
From their website www.galil.com:
- This company is not an agent of any major van lines.
- Licensing information: NYS DOT 11903, MC 236599, NJ Consumer Affairs PC-000941.
- Services offered: local, long distance, storage and other (shredding, document storage, debris removal etc.).
- Contact Information: toll free (800) 464-6683
Address:
* Corporate Headquarters: 111 Linnet Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002
* New York office: 1825 Park Avenue, Suite 1104B, New York, NY 10035
Safersys.org reveals the following information:
- Licensing info: USDOT #517701, MC #236599
- 4 trucks
- Address: as on their website.
- The information in the Safersys.org report indicates no problems with their license and insurance.
- Inspections section shows statistics below the national average for drivers, but a slightly higher rating for drivers. It is nevertheless marked as Satisfactory.
There are two files for this company in the BBB archive - one in New Jersey and one in New York. This summary is based on information from all those sources.
- This company is not a member of the BBB
- Original Business Start Date: 1/1/1987
- Number of complaints processed in the last 36 month: 1. (Complaints issues: Refund or Exchange Issues (1). Resolved to customers satisfaction).
- New York State Movers & Warehousemens Association: not listed as a member
- New Jersey Warehousemen & Movers Association (NJWMA): not listed as a member.
- MovingScam.com: This company is mentioned several times on this site. Although there are no listed complaints about this company they mention some problems that had to do with their license revocations in the past. Some information about this affair could be found on NJ Consumer Affairs site (http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/press/ny.htm, took place in 1999).
- RipoffReport.com: no complaints there.
- Other sources: found few other places where this company is mentioned, they got three out of four good reviews on Epinions.com, and few other minor mentions.
Summary:
I believe it is very safe to move with this company. To stay on a safe side 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), and insure your valuable items on MovingInsurance.com.
Good luck with your move,
Alex Z. @ MovingAnswers.org
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