WARNING from the UTC (Utilities & Transportation Commission):

There are unlicensed moving companies that take advantage of people, especially seniors. They hold your goods hostage for large sums of additional money or illegally inflate estimates. An intrastate moving company operating in Washington without a valid UTC permit is violating state law. A mover with a UTC permit must comply with state safety, insurance and service standards. They must perform their services at reasonable rates and within a reasonable time. Movers without a permit operate outside the law and may provide little, if any, protection for loss or damage to your belongings.

Before you hire a mover, confirm that they are permitted at www.utc.wa.gov/consumers/movers/Pages/default.aspx or call 1-888-333-WUTC (9882)

IS MOVING IN YOUR FUTURE?

Moving your possessions to a new home can be very stressful and physically strenuous. There are no programs specifically designed to assist seniors with moving, but we have developed this list of businesses in an effort to help you find companies that will help you move.

Please Note: The following list is created as a service to consumers. The Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center does not recommend or endorse any businesses. Before you hire any of the companies listed, you should check with the Better Business Bureau (206) 431-2222 or www.thebbb.org and the State Attorney General (253) 593-2904 to make sure there are no complaints listed against them. Always ask if the company gives senior citizen discounts or cash discounts. Many do.

Labor Works	(253) 627-9675
Labor Ready (Tacoma)	(253) 383-8909
Labor Ready (South Tacoma)	(253) 581-8646
Senior Services Connection (Countywide)	(253) 863-5861