Identity and carrier status
We match the legal business, public-facing name, address, and authority details and confirm the applicant operates as a mover rather than a household-goods broker.
VLM Verified
Specific checks, shown with a date.
Verification means we checked defined licensing, insurance, operating-history, identity, and reputation evidence as of the date displayed. It is a useful snapshot—not a permanent promise.
Launch standard
What we review
Operating history
The business must show at least 12 months of operating history under its current business or authority.
Applicable authority
We check active federal authority when interstate household-goods service is advertised and applicable state or local authority for intrastate work.
Insurance documentation
The mover provides current documentation for insurance relevant to the services and jurisdiction represented on its profile.
Public reputation
We review recent patterns across independent sources, including material complaints—not only a headline star average.
Partner conduct
The company agrees to accurate profile information, direct consumer contact, honest pricing practices, and prompt notice of material credential changes.
Interstate moves
Check the federal record.
Movers transporting household goods across state lines generally fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Consumers should independently confirm the company, USDOT number, operating authority, and complaint information before hiring.
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State rules still matter.
Intrastate requirements vary. Depending on the state and service, authority may sit with a transportation commission, public utilities commission, consumer agency, or another regulator. Confirm the current rule and complaint channel for your state; an FMCSA listing alone may not establish permission for local work.
Ongoing review
Verification can change.
Profiles carry a material review date. We may request refreshed documentation, correct public facts, suspend a badge, or remove a company when information expires or meaningful concerns arise.
An advertiser relationship does not waive, replace, or lower these checks. A company must remain eligible before it can hold a sponsored market placement.
VLM Verified is not government approval, a safety certification, or a guarantee of pricing, availability, performance, or future service.