MGM - Methodology

1. Licensing & FMCSA Verification

• We verify that each mover holds an active USDOT number and is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Only fully licensed interstate movers are considered.

2. Customer Reviews & Reputation

• We aggregate reviews from Google, Better Business Bureau (BBB), Trustpilot, Yelp, and other sources.
• We look for red flags like:
  • Damaged items
  • Hidden fees
  • Late deliveries
  • Customer service complaints
• Movers with consistently high satisfaction and resolution rates are ranked higher.

3. Pricing Transparency & Affordability

• We favor companies that offer:
  • Free quotes
  • Binding or guaranteed estimates
  • Clear breakdowns of pricing
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

4. Range of Services

• We prioritize companies that offer comprehensive moving services, such as:
  • Packing/unpacking
  • Short/long-term storage
  • Specialty item handling (pianos, antiques, vehicles)
  • Insurance options
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

5. Service Area & Availability

• Nationwide availability and coverage of popular city-to-city routes (e.g., NY to CA, TX to FL) are important factors.
• Movers with wider reach and greater flexibility score higher.

6. Customer Support & Accessibility

• We test each mover's responsiveness by contacting them through phone, email, and chat.
• Movers with 24/7 support, fast replies, and good pre/post-move assistance rank better.

7. Years in Business & Experience

• Established companies with 5+ years of track record, low complaint ratios, and repeat customers are more reliable.
• New movers are considered only if reviews and transparency are exceptional.

8. Industry Accreditations & Complaints

• Bonus points are given to companies with:
  • BBB Accreditation
  • Low complaint ratios with FMCSA
  • Industry awards or recognitions
  • Active dispute resolution programs
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

9. Regular Re-Evaluation

• We re-evaluate our list every 90–180 days, updating ranks based on:
  • New reviews
  • Complaint reports
  • Pricing changes
  • Company performance shifts
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

What We Don’t Include

We exclude any moving company that:

• Has multiple unresolved complaints in the last 12 months
• Operates without proper FMCSA registration
• Refuses to share pricing or license info
• Has suspicious or fake-looking reviews

Final Score

• We re-evaluate our list every 90–180 days, updating ranks based on:
  • New reviews
  • Complaint reports
  • Pricing changes
  • Company performance shifts
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

Summary: Why You Can Trust This List

• We re-evaluate our list every 90–180 days, updating ranks based on:
  • 100% independently researched
  • Based on public data, not paid promotion
  • Updated regularly to reflect real user experience
  • Focused on customer safety, cost transparency, and peace of mind
• Movers who avoid bait-and-switch pricing or hidden charges receive better scores.

Want to verify a mover yourself?

Use the official FMCSA Mover Search Tool to check licensing and complaint history.

How We Selected These Movers

Our list is based on licensing, real customer reviews, transparent pricing, service quality, and availability — not paid placements.