Movers you can verify,
before move day.
Look up interstate movers by name, state or USDOT number. Every listing shows its USDOT and MC numbers and active status from the public FMCSA record, with links so you can check it yourself.
What a listing looks like
Each mover gets a dated profile built from its public FMCSA record. Here is a real one; more are being added.
Red flags to watch for
Interstate movers must be registered. Ask for it in writing and look it up.
A big upfront deposit, or cash only, is a common warning sign.
A price with no inventory of your goods often grows after loading.
If the SAFER record shows a different company, or only a broker, ask who will show up.
How it works
- 1Search
Find a mover by name, state or USDOT number.
- 2Check the record
See USDOT/MC status and carrier vs broker, with FMCSA source links.
- 3Get written estimates
Know the 110% rule before you sign. 6-step guide
Questions
What is a USDOT number?
A unique number FMCSA assigns to registered motor carriers. Interstate household-goods movers must have one. Look it up on the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot to see the legal name and whether the registration is active.
Binding vs non-binding estimate: what's the difference?
A binding estimate fixes the price for the services listed. With a non-binding estimate, the mover cannot require more than 110% of the estimate at delivery (plus added services and limited impracticable-operation charges); the rest is billed after delivery (49 CFR Part 375, Appendix A).
What if my mover holds my goods?
If you pay 100% of a binding estimate or 110% of a non-binding one, the mover must deliver. Refusing is holding your shipment hostage. Keep your paperwork, file in FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database and contact your state attorney general.