Consumer Safety & Alerts Registry

Rogue Mover Alert Hub

Vetting index of household goods carriers with registered safety warnings, license suspensions, active complaints, or unsatisfactory ratings.

How to Vette Movers & Avoid Common Moving Scams

Legitimate moving companies operate with active state and federal authorities. To protect your family, always ask for the USDOT number, double-check they have a physical vehicle yard in your area rather than a P.O. Box address, and never sign a blank estimate form. If a mover holds a safety rating of Conditional or Unsatisfactory, or shows a suspended status, avoid hiring them.

208 MOVING LLC

GARDEN CITY, ID
USDOT 2522386
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

A BETTER MOVING & STORAGE CO. INC.

CARMICHAEL, CA
USDOT 528679
Unsatisfactory Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Unsatisfactory (below industry standard).

A PLUS ALWAYS MOVING INC

CLACKAMAS, OR
USDOT 882195
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

A SOFT TOUCH MOVING & STORAGE

BLOOMINGTON, IN
USDOT 707793
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

A-Z MOVING LLC

PORTLAND, OR
USDOT 1309190
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

AAA MOVING & STORAGE CO

STOCKERTOWN, PA
USDOT 295250
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ACE TRANSFER & STORAGE CO.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
USDOT 34170
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

AFFORDABLE MOVING

CHICAGO, IL
USDOT 1147641
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALEXIM MOVING

MIAMI, FL
USDOT 1174864
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL AMERICA MOVING, INC.

PORTLAND, OR
USDOT 880787
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL LANES MOVING & STORAGE INC.

MISSOULA, MT
USDOT 917105
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF GREENVILLE, LLC

GREENVILLE, SC
USDOT 981677
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI
USDOT 1520030
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL MY SONS MOVING & STORAGE OF NASHVILLE, LLC

NASHVILLE, TN
USDOT 825563
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL PRO MOVING AND STORAGE INC.

MANCHESTER, NH
USDOT 1016693
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALL-STAR MOVING LLC

ST LOUIS, MO
USDOT 2086706
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALPHA INTERNATIONAL MOVERS, INC.

DELAWARE WATER GAP, PA
USDOT 251639
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS

KANSAS CITY, MO
USDOT 1535443
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

AMB MOVING & STORAGE INC

GARFIELD, NJ
USDOT 3839636
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

AMERICAN MOVING CO INC

POST FALLS, ID
USDOT 1009960
Conditional Safety
FMCSA safety audit rating is Conditional (below industry standard).

Recognizing Moving Fraud and Rogue Carrier Signals

Hiring a moving company involves handing over almost everything you own to a crew of strangers. While most licensed carriers are honest, rogue operators capitalize on consumer trust. Rogue movers typically operate under multiple fictitious trade names, use unmarked rental trucks, quote unrealistically low hourly or binding rates over the phone, and demand cash or Zelle deposits.

What is a Hostage Goods Situation?

A hostage goods situation is one of the most severe consumer moving scams. A mover quotes a price (e.g., $1,500) and begins loading your household belongings. Once loaded or in transit, they call to claim the shipment weighed more than estimated and demand double or triple the initial price. By law, under FMCSA regulations, movers are prohibited from holding your shipment hostage and cannot charge more than 110% of a non-binding estimate on delivery (with the balance billed later).

Steps to Take if You Are Scammed

  • File a Complaint: Visit the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) or call 1-888-368-7238 to file a formal safety or service complaint.
  • Contact Law Enforcement: If a mover refuses to tell you where your household goods are located, file a report with local police and contact your state Attorney General.
  • Check State Licensing Agencies: If your relocation started and ended within the same state, contact your local state public utilities commission or department of safety.

Federal Vetting Standards

Unsatisfactory Ratings:

Assigned when a carrier does not maintain adequate safety controls, resulting in high crash indexes or vehicle inspection violations.

Licensing Suspensions:

Assigned when general liability or cargo insurance policies expire, or when administrative filing requirements are neglected.

Hostage Goods Warning:

Holding household goods hostage for payment is a federal civil offense. Report rogue movers immediately.

Check a Moving Quote

Use our Scam Red Flag Calculator to audit any written moving quote before signing.