I DOW
Legal name: I DOW 3 INCORPORATED
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Before you book I DOW
What the federal record confirms — and what it can't tell you.
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Registered with the FMCSA
USDOT 4162639 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 Virginia 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 "I DOW" and 4162639.
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Virginia state license (in-state moves)
Virginia requires state authority for in-state household moves (Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles). 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 I DOW
I DOW is a moving company based in Alexandria, VA that is registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier.
I DOW is classified as "Private Property · Authorized For Hire · Exempt For Hire" with the FMCSA.
Federal cargo records list I DOW as authorized to transport general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids/gases, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, coal/coke, meat, garbage, refuse, trash, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, utility, farm supplies, water well drilling, construction, and other: paper product.
This listing is built entirely from I DOW's public FMCSA registration — USDOT #4162639 — so you can verify it yourself before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is I DOW a licensed moving company?
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I DOW's FMCSA registration is listed as Active (USDOT #4162639). 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 I DOW's USDOT number?
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I DOW's USDOT number is 4162639. You can look this number up directly on the FMCSA's SAFER system to confirm it matches.
Does I DOW operate locally or across state lines?
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I DOW is registered as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier with the FMCSA.
Does I DOW transport hazardous materials?
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No, I DOW is not flagged as a hazardous materials carrier in FMCSA records.
How do I contact I DOW?
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Call I DOW at (832) 378-8761 or email idowlencar@gmail.com.
How can I verify I DOW's information myself?
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Search USDOT #4162639 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 I DOW. Truck illustration shows the markings federal rules require, not a photo of this company's vehicle.