"That time of year is fast approaching, when two-thirds of the city's 165,000-plus apartment leases turn over and thousands of college students flood the city. Avoiding the worst of the mayhem starts with being well-informed about the dos and don'ts of a Boston move. September 1, the city's Great Move-In Day, has become an iconic, yet chaotic, phenomenon when roads are flooded with moving trucks, furniture is piled high on sidewalks, traffic is worse than normal, and a few unlucky trucks might find themselves "Storrowed.""
"Hopefully, you've already booked a moving truck for Sept. 1, as "it's a really popular day for requests to get moving trucks," Newman said. If you have opted for a moving company, make sure they're properly licensed with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. You can also check whether an interstate mover is properly registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation, and you can search for registered movers and view company complaints on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's website."
Two-thirds of Boston's 165,000-plus apartment leases turn over on September 1, producing heavy traffic, crowded streets, and widespread moving activity. Booking moving trucks well in advance is crucial because September 1 is a very busy day for requests. Confirm moving companies hold proper licensure with the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and check interstate movers' registration with the U.S. Department of Transportation; the FMCSA site lists registrations and complaints. Reserving curb space for moving trucks can ease loading in some neighborhoods even though it is not legally required citywide. Moving preparedness reduces delays, injuries, and the risk of vehicle incidents such as being "Storrowed."
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