A recent article in the News Observer tells an interesting story. Apparently, in 2008, a new state rule was adopted which required movers to perform criminal background checks on all employees. At the time, the state had 270 certified moving companies for residential moves. Moving companies were also required to carry insurance.
Since that time, 30 moving companies have allowed their certificates to expire, many of them apparently claiming that the new rules are an invasion of privacy. Another 30 movers had their certificates suspended for compliance reasons. This includes fees in order to get the certificates reinstated.
It's interesting that something like criminal background checks can cause so many companies to lose their certificates. Although correlation is not the same as causation, this may be an indication that many movers are hiring crews with criminal backgrounds. And that may be something to worry about if you're hiring a mover.
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