Moving is a significant life event, but it can be a challenging and stressful process. That’s why the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides resources to help you move with confidence.

Prepare for Your Move

A successful move starts long before moving day. Taking time to plan helps you avoid common pitfalls, understand your rights, and choose the right services for your needs. Explore the videos below for clear, reliable insights to help you plan for peace of mind while moving.

More to Prepare Your Planning

Below you’ll find resources designed to help you prepare with confidence so you know what to expect, what questions to ask, and what warning signs to watch for. Whether you’re comparing movers, reviewing important documents, or learning how to protect yourself from scams, these tools can help you start your move on solid ground.

• Learning About Moving Fraud
• Spot the Red Flags
• Tips for a Successful Move
• Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
• Understanding Mover's Liability

Downloadable Resources

During Your Move

Moving day can feel overwhelming—but having the right information at the right time can make a big difference. Explore the videos below to get tools designed to help you move with confidence.

More to Keep Your Move Smooth

These resources focus on what happens during your move, from pickup to delivery. You’ll find guidance to help you stay informed, recognize red flags, and understand the paperwork and processes involved along the way. Knowing what’s normal and what isn’t can help you stay in control and respond quickly if issues arise.

• Steps to Select a Mover
• Search for a Registered Mover
• Movers vs. Brokers

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After Your Move

Even after the truck is unloaded, your move isn’t always finished. Explore the videos below for trusted information and resources to help you address questions or concerns after your move.

Get Help Post-Move

The resources below help you navigate the next steps once delivery is complete. Whether you have questions about your shipment, concerns about missing or damaged items, or need to understand available options if something went wrong, these materials are here to support you. The goal is to help you close out your move with clarity—and confidence.

• What if there is a problem?
• How to Handle a Dispute
• File a Moving Fraud Complaint

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Dive Deeper

FMCSA regularly writes blog posts with more tips for moving. Check them out below. 

Moving Companies Can Help Protect Consumers from Moving Scams
Each move can present unique challenges for both consumers and moving companies, but it is also an opportunity for moving companies to play a critical role in educating consumers and protecting them from moving scams. It’s never too early for a moving company to help consumers during this busy time and offer resources to make an interstate move easier and safer.

Moving During the Holiday Season: How to Protect Your Move
The holidays come with a certain kind of chaos — travel plans, family gatherings, end-of-year deadlines, and the pressure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Add a move on top of all that, and suddenly you’re juggling more than ornaments and wrapping paper.

Common Moving Fraud Schemes
FMCSA has a team of federal investigators working to crack down on fraudulent household goods movers and brokers. As these safety investigators work to protect American consumers, they uncover astonishing moving fraud scams.