All moving contracts should include the following:

• Name, address and phone number of company
• Origin and destination addresses
• Time and date of pick-up and delivery
• Payment plan 
• Insurance policy

Ask that your contract include the cost of inventorying your belongings.  Check the inventory for accuracy.  In the event that items are damaged or lost during the move, they must be on the inventory for insurance purposes. Request the contract include the name of the moving company and any employees assigned to the job. Also, ask that the company include gratuities in the contract.

A moving contract is your first line of defense in case something goes wrong with your move. It should include every relevant detail, and your mover should adhere to the terms of the contract.