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Movers with active federal authority, by city

Every company here is registered with FMCSA to carry household goods for hire and holds an active MC operating authority. We show the numbers you need to check a mover before you hand over your belongings.

43,559movers listed
43,559active fmcsa authority
54states
2026-09-30last data refresh
Brokers are not movers. Many “moving companies” online are brokers that sell your job to whoever is cheapest. A real interstate mover has its own USDOT number and MC authority and its own trucks. Every listing below does — check the USDOT number on your estimate matches.

Browse by fleet size

1–2 trucks28,740 movers3–10 trucks9,903 movers11–50 trucks3,719 movers51+ trucks1,197 movers

Browse by state

Texas4,537 movers · 571 citiesCalifornia4,185 movers · 562 citiesFlorida2,804 movers · 360 citiesGeorgia2,423 movers · 355 citiesIllinois2,279 movers · 469 citiesNorth Carolina1,842 movers · 358 citiesPennsylvania1,752 movers · 563 citiesOhio1,669 movers · 373 citiesNew Jersey1,520 movers · 380 citiesMaryland1,184 movers · 209 citiesNew York1,168 movers · 424 citiesVirginia1,088 movers · 254 citiesWashington1,019 movers · 176 citiesMichigan1,006 movers · 293 citiesIndiana997 movers · 212 citiesMissouri946 movers · 253 citiesTennessee915 movers · 210 citiesSouth Carolina912 movers · 191 citiesMinnesota875 movers · 301 citiesWisconsin835 movers · 324 citiesArizona833 movers · 92 citiesColorado780 movers · 148 citiesMassachusetts717 movers · 248 citiesAlabama613 movers · 218 citiesIowa503 movers · 242 citiesConnecticut484 movers · 120 citiesUtah464 movers · 125 citiesKentucky454 movers · 150 citiesOregon423 movers · 101 citiesNevada423 movers · 34 citiesMississippi408 movers · 156 citiesOklahoma407 movers · 144 citiesKansas339 movers · 117 citiesNebraska320 movers · 126 citiesIdaho306 movers · 87 citiesLouisiana301 movers · 108 citiesArkansas291 movers · 136 citiesNorth Dakota181 movers · 57 citiesDelaware160 movers · 33 citiesMaine157 movers · 109 citiesNew Mexico151 movers · 54 citiesMontana132 movers · 62 citiesWyoming124 movers · 44 citiesNew Hampshire121 movers · 65 citiesRhode Island116 movers · 28 citiesSouth Dakota100 movers · 46 citiesWest Virginia91 movers · 63 citiesAlaska70 movers · 22 citiesVermont61 movers · 46 citiesHawaii45 movers · 20 citiesDistrict of Columbia14 movers · 1 citiesPuerto Rico11 movers · 9 citiesVirgin Islands2 movers · 2 citiesGuam1 movers · 1 cities

Top cities

Houston, TX558 moversCharlotte, NC292 moversChicago, IL278 moversIndianapolis, IN254 moversJacksonville, FL245 moversLas Vegas, NV238 moversDallas, TX225 moversColumbus, OH220 moversMiami, FL216 moversEl Paso, TX202 moversAtlanta, GA190 moversPhiladelphia, PA186 moversLaredo, TX185 moversSacramento, CA178 moversPhoenix, AZ174 moversSan Antonio, TX167 moversOrlando, FL159 moversFort Worth, TX154 moversLos Angeles, CA151 moversFresno, CA149 moversMemphis, TN147 moversDenver, CO133 moversPortland, OR128 moversAurora, CO124 movers

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Guides

How to check a mover's USDOT and MC numberA five-minute check on FMCSA's own systems that weeds out most moving scams before you pay a deposit.Moving scam red flags: what federal investigators tell you to watch forThe warning signs FMCSA and the DOT Inspector General list for rogue movers and brokers — and what to do if your goods are held hostage.Binding vs. non-binding moving estimates, explainedWhat each kind of interstate moving estimate guarantees, the 110% rule, and how to avoid surprise charges at delivery.Your rights when you move: valuation, claims and arbitrationWhat an interstate mover owes you if something is lost or broken — full value protection vs. 60 cents a pound, the 9-month claim window and free arbitration.

Where this data comes from

Every listing starts from public records — FMCSA Company Census File (DOT datahub az4n-8mr2), FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot — not from who paid to be listed. A Active FMCSA authority badge means we matched the business to an active public record, dated. Read the methodology →

Common questions

What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?

The USDOT number identifies the company and tracks its safety record. The MC number is the docket for its operating authority — federal permission to carry other people's goods for hire across state lines. An interstate household-goods mover needs both; you can look up either on FMCSA SAFER.

Does a local mover need an MC number?

Not always. A move that stays inside one state is regulated by that state, and many purely local movers have only a state license. This site lists carriers with federal authority; for an in-state move, also check your state's moving or public-utility regulator.

What does “Not rated” mean for safety?

FMCSA only issues a safety rating after an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never had one. “Not rated” is not a negative mark. SAFER also shows roadside inspection and out-of-service rates, which exist for far more carriers.

Is a binding estimate better than a non-binding one?

A binding estimate fixes the price for the goods and services listed. On a non-binding estimate the mover cannot demand more than 110% of the estimate at delivery; the rest is billed later. See our estimates guide.

How do I report a moving company?

File a complaint with FMCSA's National Consumer Complaint Database or call 1-888-368-7238. For fraud, the DOT Inspector General hotline is 1-800-424-9071.

Why isn't my mover listed?

We only list carriers with active household-goods authority that updated their FMCSA registration in the last 24 months and report at least one truck. If you are a mover and think you qualify, claim your listing.