A SMART MOVE
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Before you book A SMART MOVE
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4147545 is listed as Active.
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No MC operating authority record
Normal for in-state-only carriers. If they are moving you to another state, ask which authority covers them.
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In-state moves only
Registered for moves within California only — not for a move to another state.
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Not a hazmat carrier
Not flagged for hazardous materials.
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The truck matches this record
Federal rules require an interstate mover's truck to show its name and USDOT number. Look for "A SMART MOVE" and 4147545.
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California state license (in-state moves)
California requires state authority for in-state household moves (Bureau of Household Goods and Services (Dept. of Consumer Affairs)). The FMCSA record doesn't show it — ask for the state license or certificate number.
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The estimate is in writing
Get it on paper with the same legal name and USDOT number. For interstate moves, the mover must give you the FMCSA booklet "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move".
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Insurance and valuation
Ask what liability coverage is included and what full-value protection costs. The federal record shows filings, not your coverage.
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About A SMART MOVE
A SMART MOVE is a moving company based in San Diego, CA that operates a fleet of 1 power unit and 4 drivers on file with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier.
A SMART MOVE is classified as "Private Property · Authorized For Hire" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list A SMART MOVE as authorized to transport general freight and household goods.
This listing is built entirely from A SMART MOVE's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4147545 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A SMART MOVE a licensed moving company?
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A SMART MOVE's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4147545). No separate MC operating authority record was found for this carrier — that's normal for intrastate-only or private carriers, which aren't required to hold one.
What is A SMART MOVE's USDOT number?
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A SMART MOVE's USDOT number is 4147545. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
How large is A SMART MOVE's fleet?
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A SMART MOVE has 1 power unit and 4 drivers on file with the FMCSA.
Does A SMART MOVE operate locally or across state lines?
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A SMART MOVE is registered as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier with the FMCSA.
Does A SMART MOVE transport hazardous materials?
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No, A SMART MOVE is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact A SMART MOVE?
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Call A SMART MOVE at (858) 790-8394 or email hayden@a-smart-move.com.
How can I verify A SMART MOVE's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4147545 on the FMCSA's SAFER system to see the same federal registration record this page is built from.
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Information is sourced from public FMCSA registration records and may change over time. ExpertMovers is not affiliated with the FMCSA or with A SMART MOVE. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.