Check the Mover. Then Get the Quote.
MoverScore turns public federal records on US household-goods movers into plain-English profiles, so you can see who you are dealing with before you hand over your belongings.
How it works
1. Check the record
Search by company name, USDOT number or MC number. You’ll see the mover’s federal operating authority, whether it is registered as a carrier or a broker, and its complaint history, with a link to the official record. Check your mover
2. Estimate the cost
Enter your home size, distance, move date and extras to get a rough cost range. Open the calculator
3. Get quotes by text or email
Send one request. It goes to no more than 3 licensed movers that you consent to, and they contact you by text or email only. Get quotes
Why check a mover first?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registers interstate movers and publishes their records. FMCSA’s own consumer guide, Protect Your Move, encourages people to research a mover before hiring.
FMCSA also notes that a broker is not a mover: brokers do not have moving trucks and arrange the move with another company. Knowing which one you’re talking to matters.
MoverScore makes those public records easier to read, and every fact we show is sourced and dated.
Red flags before you hire a mover
This list paraphrases FMCSA’s Spot the Red Flags page in its Protect Your Move guide. If you see one of these, slow down and check the company.
- The mover or broker gives an estimate over the phone or online, sight unseen, without an on-site inspection.
- There is no written estimate, or they say they will set the price after loading.
- They demand cash or a large deposit before the move.
- They ask you to sign blank documents.
- They don’t give you the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet and FMCSA’s Ready to Move brochure, which federal rules require.
- The website has no local address and no registration or insurance information.
See all 11 red flags or read them on FMCSA’s site.
What you can count on
- Profiles show public data with the date and a link to the source. No opinions.
- Your request never goes to more than 3 movers.
- We never send a request to a mover without active FMCSA operating authority.
- Movers reach you by text or email. Nobody calls.
Before you move: official guides
These are the government resources we lean on. They are worth 10 minutes of your time.
Spot the red flags
FMCSA’s short list of warning signs, from sight-unseen estimates to cash deposits.
Protect Your Move
FMCSA’s main consumer guide for interstate moves: estimates, rights and what to ask.
Look up a mover at FMCSA
Search the official household-goods mover database by name, USDOT or MC number.
Common questions
What is MoverScore?
MoverScore is an independent information service that turns public FMCSA records on US household-goods movers into plain-English profiles. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by FMCSA or the US Department of Transportation.
How many movers will get my quote request?
No more than 3 licensed movers that you consent to.
Will movers call me?
No. Movers contact you by text or email only.
Is a broker the same as a mover?
No. FMCSA notes that brokers do not have moving trucks and arrange the move with another company.
Where does MoverScore get its data?
From public FMCSA records, including FMCSA’s household-goods mover search and Licensing & Insurance system. Every fact is sourced and dated.
Are you a mover?
See your free profile, correct your details, or ask about a Verified listing. Email cs@moverscore.com.
Moving soon?
Send one request to up to 3 movers with active FMCSA authority. They reply by text or email.
MoverScore is an independent information service. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by FMCSA or the US Department of Transportation.