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The ReviewMyMover guide

Carrier or broker?: original video guide

Watch a short captioned guide to carrier or broker?, read its transcript, and use the linked moving tools.

Moving and destination planning illustration

Original ReviewMyMover illustrated explainer · 24 seconds · On-screen text and captions; no audio. This uses illustrated example inputs, not customer data or footage of a particular company.

Complete transcript

  1. A carrier transports the shipment.
  2. A broker arranges transportation with a carrier.
  3. Ask each company which role it has in your move.
  4. Verify registration and identify the transporting carrier.

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Reference and limitations

Based on FMCSA guidance. Interstate and intrastate requirements can differ. The video does not verify or rank a company.

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