Search the federal mover database
FMCSA says interstate movers must be registered with the federal government and have a U.S. DOT number. Search the company and review registration status, location, contact information, business type, complaint information, and safety information.
- Legal and trade names
- U.S. DOT number
- Carrier or broker classification
- Registration and contact details
Match the search result to your documents
The company name, number, address, and role should make sense across the estimate, contract, website, and payment instructions. Ask for a written explanation before proceeding when they do not.
- Who physically transports the goods?
- Who receives payment?
- Which company handles claims?
- Is another carrier expected to participate?
Keep a complete move file
Save estimates, inventories, contracts, emails, receipts, photographs, and records of material changes. FMCSA provides complaint and problem-resolution resources if an interstate move goes wrong.
Official resources
Government databases are the authoritative source for current registration and licensing information.
This guide is general consumer information, not legal advice or a guarantee concerning any moving company. Verify current information with the applicable government agency and review your written documents.