Annual U.S. Moving
Migration & Safety Report
An authoritative analysis of logistics safety compliance, pricing metrics, and consumer fraud reports compiled from over 7,800 active interstate carriers registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
1,000
Active interstate carriers in database
$120.00
National average hourly carrier cost
3,412
FMCSA consumer safety complaints tracked
8.1%
Percentage of carriers with Satisfactory rating
FMCSA Safety Rating Distribution
Distribution of safety ratings issued during federal DOT compliance audits.
8%
Top Complaint Categories
Distribution of recorded consumer complaints filed under FMCSA guidelines.
High-Risk States (Relocation Fraud Hotspots)
Federal complaints show concentrated moving fraud activity across specific transit states.
| State | Logged Complaints | Risk Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 852 | Critical |
| Texas | 624 | High |
| California | 589 | High |
| New Jersey | 312 | Medium |
| New York | 289 | Medium |
How We Audited the Data
This report is computed directly from raw carrier updates logged in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety records database and reconciled daily against our directory. Movers To Trust does not accept advertising placement fees or paid considerations to alter safety grades, ratings, or complaints.
Sarah Martinez
Senior Moving Industry Analyst, Movers To Trust