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Household Goods

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1541

File a Moving Fraud Complaint

There are many kinds of moving fraud – deliberately low-balling an estimate to later ask for more money, withholding customer belongings unless they pay significantly more than the quoted price, or knowingly assigning a false weight to a shipment, to name a few.

Filing a...

What if there are problems?

When your move is complete, it’s important to take inventory to ensure all your belongings are where they should be. If you realize there is a problem, the FMCSA is here to help. Take the following actions to ensure you stay protected and get everything you’re entitled to.

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Movers vs. Brokers

Are you hiring a household goods mover or broker? What is the difference?

Download our movers vs. brokers fact sheet to learn the difference.

A moving broker is a company that arranges for the transportation of your cargo, utilizing for-hire carriers to provide the actual truck...

Search for a Registered Mover

Interstate movers must be registered with the Federal government and have a U.S. DOT number. Use our search tool to confirm your mover is registered.

Search the Mover Database

Information you can review includes:

The location of the moving company's headquarters...