About MoverCheck
MoverCheck is an independent safety verification tool for US interstate moving companies. We aggregate federal FMCSA data into transparent trust scores so you can check any mover before you hire them.
Why this exists
Over 7,600 complaints were filed against movers with FMCSA in 2022 alone. Scams include bait-and-switch pricing, belongings held hostage, and stolen items. The average victim loses $5,000+.
The federal government tracks this data, but it's buried in hard-to-navigate databases. We make it accessible and actionable.
Our data
We currently track 4362 interstate moving companies registered with FMCSA. The average trust score is 79.3/100. 413 carriers are flagged with safety concerns (Grade F).
All data comes from public FMCSA sources:
- Carrier registration and operating authority
- Insurance status and coverage amounts
- Safety ratings and inspection records
- CSA BASIC safety measurement scores
- Crash data and complaint counts
Data is refreshed monthly.
How trust scores work
Each carrier starts at a baseline score of 70/100. We then adjust based on:
- Critical flags — Out of service, lapsed insurance, or unauthorized status trigger major penalties
- Complaint history — More complaints per year = lower score
- Safety rating — Satisfactory ratings boost the score; unsatisfactory penalizes
- BASIC scores — High safety measurement percentiles indicate worse safety
- Years in business — Longevity provides a modest boost
- Crash record — Fatal crashes are heavily penalized
No pay-to-play
Our rankings are never sold. No moving company can pay to improve their score or remove negative data. Trust scores are computed algorithmically from public data. Period.
Disclaimer
MoverCheck is not affiliated with FMCSA or the US Department of Transportation. Trust scores are algorithmic assessments based on publicly available data and do not constitute legal advice, endorsements, or guarantees. Always verify a mover's credentials directly with FMCSA before making hiring decisions.