Before you sign anything

Every legit mover has this number on the truck.

Check it. We match 28,732 moving companies against the FMCSA's federal carrier registry — type a USDOT number, MC number, or company name.

Free. No signup. Data from public FMCSA records.

Real numbers from our directory

Three things to check before the truck shows up

Most moving scams start with a company you can't actually trace. These three details should match across the truck, the estimate, and the federal record.

U.S. DOT 5100481

USDOT number

Required for any mover that crosses state lines. If a company can’t give you one, don’t book them.

MC-000000

MC number

Operating authority for for-hire moves. Local-only movers may not have one — interstate movers should.

LEGAL NAME, INC.

Legal name

The name on your estimate should match the federal record. A mismatch is the classic broker red flag.

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Where people are moving

What ExpertMovers is

A free directory of licensed moving companies in the United States. Instead of pulling listings from forums or paid ads, every company here is matched against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's public carrier database — the same registry movers are legally required to join before they can operate across state lines.

1

Find movers near you

Browse by state and city, or search a number you were given.
2

Check the record

Each listing shows the USDOT number, fleet size, and operating authority on file.
3

Contact them directly

Get quotes from movers whose registration you’ve already confirmed.