Research results for “College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving”

How we vet our movers

Move Trust Hub is a curated research directory. Before a mover earns a verified listing, we apply the checks below using public FMCSA data and editorial filters.

FMCSA — Licensed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for interstate (state-to-state) moves.

1. 1
   Valid USDOT and MC numbers

   We require a real USDOT number that passes format checks. Placeholder, sequential, or fabricated numbers are excluded from the public directory.

2. 2
   Active operating authority

   For verified listings we confirm the carrier shows active interstate authority in public FMCSA SAFER data (not revoked or inactive).

3. 3
   Insurance on file (FMCSA)

   Interstate authority generally requires cargo and liability insurance on file with FMCSA. We surface safety/authority status from SAFER so you can re-check before booking.

4. 4
   No active federal out-of-service order

   Carriers flagged out of service or with critical authority alerts are not presented as “FMCSA Verified.” Serious SAFER flags are highlighted when we detect them. Out-of-service carriers are also excluded from “best” / “top” recommendation copy when status is known.

5. 5
   Honest Local vs Regional labels

   “Local / Intrastate” requires HQ near the county (about 50 miles when measurable), seat/name match, or true in-state intrastate scope — not merely same-state headquarters. Distant same-state operators are labeled Regional. Entity role is separate: Interstate Carrier vs Broker (brokers arrange transportation; they do not haul as the motor carrier unless they also hold carrier authority).

6. 6
   Curated listings — not a raw scrape

   We do not dump every name from public web scrapes. Listings must pass license checks; many region placeholders and generated template IDs are filtered out of public rankings.

7. 7
   Attributed reviews kept separate

   Named Google review excerpts we publish are counted honestly and never mixed with industry-wide review totals from third-party sites.