Duntara Moving & Storage Duntara Moving & Storage/Import, Export, Inc. Misrepresentation, Breach of Contract, Non existant customer service. Fort Lauderdale , Florida

 Here is the truth behind the situation that happened between myself and the so-called moving company. Duntara continued to ignore my attempts at resolution. Duntara made no effort to return my deposit. I HAD TO DISPUTE THIS CHARGE WITH MY BANK. At which point Duntara attempted to refile the $800 charge as a valid charge. I contacted the Better Business Bureau, and the Department of Transportation.

It took about 3 months for my bank to complete their investigation of the charge. DUNTARA WAS FORCED TO RETURN MY MONEY. Please don't be fooled by the rebuttal made by this company. They never once contacted me, never apologized for conduct of their employees, or willingly returned my money The statement they gave regarding the resolution of my experience is completely fraudulent.

If you're among the millions of families that will be relocating soon, this is a good time to take the needed steps to avoid moving day scams and rip-offs.

The most common complaints allege: missed pickup or delivery dates; charges that exceed the estimate provided; and disputes regarding claims for lost or damaged household goods. The Better Business Bureau has these tips to avoid similar pitfalls:

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Claims and complaints: Be physically present when the mover both loads and unloads your belongings to check that everything has been packed and arrives in good condition. If goods are missing or damaged, make sure you report the fact promptly and in detail on the van driver's copy the original of the inventory sheet before you sign it, says the bureau. If you notice damage after unpacking, a claim must be filed in writing, with a specific dollar amount stated, within nine months after delivery. However, it's to your advantage to report damage as soon as possible.

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Duntara Moving and Storage apologizes for any and all inconveniences.   The customer did make a

reservation with our office to relocate their household items from Texas to AZ.  We do attempt to perform all moves booked with our office, but due to unforeseen issues we sometimes need the assistance of other moving companies.  Our office requested the assistance of a fellow mover to perform the relocation of this particular customers household items.  Our drivers from A1USA arrived at the home to perform the move.

Customer states the drivers did not know why they were there, however they were from a moving company arrived at the home to perform the move,  acknowledged via the customer themselves they were moving. As required via the Department of Transportation the drivers must perform a survey of the items being moved, if there are additional items the drivers must inform the customer of the additional estimated weight in which they did. Our drivers also informed the customer of the additional packing charges that would be required.  The customer was informed there would be additional cost for the additional weight and packing, at this point they the drivers were asked to leave, advising they were not prepared.   Requested the drivers return on a different day and when the drivers arrived as requested the customer was still not prepared.  We attempted to assist the customer to resolve any issues or concerns.  The deposit of $800.00 was returned to the customer via his credit card.   

Similar tactics were used to garner my business with them a while back as well. Lots of fluff and then no shine when it comes time to actually doing the job morally and ethically correct, let alone the basics of the work. Their brokered company breached contract and actually broke the law on my move.

Duntara Moving & Storage, is a company owed moving company.  Our office does not operate within any Brokeage regulations. Our office is a licensed carrier govern under the rules and regulations of Department of Transportation.  In accordance to the specific request of the customer filing the report, our office as procedures do take deposits to secure any and all reservations.  Our office arranged the move in accordance to the customer's request.  Our office does work with other network carriers. 

Once the routing was completed, we did ask the assistance of a network driver to assist.  Once the driver arrived within the contracted window, the drivers were sent away due to this paticular customer not being in a position to be loaded.  They were not packed, the drivers offered their assistance the customer refused wanting them to return on Tueday of that week.  Once the driver arrived, the customer of Yuma, cancel the job not allowing services to be rendered. 

Yes it is law a shipper can be present at the weight station for the verification of his weights. 

Once the shippers items are loaded, at that time he or she  can accompany the drivers to the weight station, however; this paticular customer (Yuma) items were not loaded.  The customer refused to allow the move to be serviced. 

Customer did not receive a refund do the moving process being arranged and organized.  Our office operated with full intentions of servicing the move.  We do apologize for any inconveniences