4.6(21 industry-reported)
Family-owned van line with excellent reputation for care.
Long Distance
Storage
Fine Art
Antiques
USDOT: 125563
MC: 621
FMCSA: Not Rated
BBB: A+
Kent County, RI · Warwick / airport / West Warwick & I-95 / RI-4 logistics
Moving in Kent County: Warwick Access, T.F. Green Airport Freeflow & West Warwick Logistics
Kent County, Rhode Island is Warwick multi-unit and airport-adjacent freeflow, West Warwick density, Coventry growth, East Greenwich character product, West Greenwich edges, and coastal Warwick necks — not a Providence capital triple-decker page renamed south. Expect T.F. Green Airport traffic that rewrites load windows, HOA and ranch cul-de-sacs that still need truck-length honesty, older West Warwick multi-unit stairs, and I-95 / RI-4 / US-1 freeflow across “local” pairs. A Warwick airport-adjacent condo, a West Warwick walk-up, an East Greenwich colonial, and a Coventry ranch do not share truck access or crew skill. Airport employment waves and school calendars are real inputs. This hub is for people moving in Kent County, RI — Warwick / airport suburban product — not a renamed Downtown Providence page. Below: 21 verified listings serving Kent County, plus zone tips, cost drivers, and practical resources.
RI DPUC Motor Carriers household goods certificate for intrastate · FMCSA for interstate · T.F. Green freeflow & Warwick multi-unit awareness · Curated listings
Serving Kent
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Local (HQ nearby)
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Regional / out-of-area
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Kent County moving snapshot
- Primary markets
- Warwick / airport · West Warwick · Coventry · East Greenwich
- Move profile
- Warwick multi-unit, T.F. Green freeflow & I-95 / RI-4 logistics module
- Peak season
- Best windows: mid-week early mornings; Peak season: late May–mid-September
- Key challenges
- This is Kent County Warwick / airport product — not Providence capital density · T.F. Green Airport freeflow rewrites “local” timing · Warwick multi-unit and coastal necks underprice access complexity
- Major corridors
- I-95 · RI-4 · US-1 · local Warwick grid
- Popular destinations
- Providence → Warwick / Kent housing · Massachusetts → Warwick multi-family · Kent → out-of-state reverse exits
Jump straight to verified listings — county costs, tips, and local rules stay below.
Movers serving Kent County
Prefer crews with Warwick multi-unit and elevator/COI fluency; T.F. Green freeflow honesty for airport-adjacent windows; West Warwick stair and curb fluency; coastal neck access experience for bay-adjacent Warwick product; honest I-95 · RI-4 · US-1 timing for cross-zone pairs. Verify RI DPUC Motor Carriers household goods certificate for intrastate moves and FMCSA for interstate legs before deposits. This is Kent County, Rhode Island Warwick / airport product — not Providence capital triple-decker logistics alone.
Local movers near Kent County (1)
HQ within ~50 miles of Kent County, seat/name match, or true intrastate specialists. Distant same-state HQs are labeled Regional — never Local.
Regional & out-of-area companies serving Kent County (20)
Regional (same-state but not local HQ) or out-of-state companies. Entity badges show Interstate Carrier vs Broker separately — brokers arrange transportation; they do not haul as the motor carrier unless they also hold carrier authority. We do not re-label them as local movers.
Amerisafe Van Lines
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierBoynton Beach · FL · Serves Kent County
4.7(1,650 industry-reported)Full-service interstate and local mover based in South Florida with strong FMCSA standing and transparent pricing.
Local MovingLong DistancePackingStorageResidentialSenior MovesUSDOT: 3341650MC: MC-1066696FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A+- 4.6(1,670 industry-reported)
Family-owned premium mover in Broward County serving local South Florida routes and cross-country relocations.
Local MovingLong DistancePackingStorageResidentialPianoUSDOT: 614506MC: MC-295026FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A+ Gentle Giant Moving Company
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierSomerville · MA · Serves Kent County
4.9(1,507 industry-reported)Premium Northeast-based mover with expanding national service.
Long DistanceStorageWhite GloveArtUSDOT: 373544MC: 228137FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+North American Van Lines
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierFort Wayne · IN · Serves Kent County
4.3(6,510 industry-reported)Full-service mover offering packing, storage, and specialized transport.
Long DistanceStorageHigh-Value ItemsElectronicsUSDOT: 070851MC: MC-107012FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A- 4.8(882 industry-reported)
Hybrid moving service using portable containers.
Container / PortableLong DistancePortable StorageDIY HybridUSDOT: 1778016MC: 648740FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A - 5.0(1,151 industry-reported)
Interstate moving company (USDOT 3101918).
Long DistanceUSDOT: 3101918FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: NR JK Moving Services
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierSterling · VA · Serves Kent County
4.6(2,141 industry-reported)Top-rated independent mover known for exceptional customer service.
Long DistanceStorageAuto TransportExecutive RelocationTech IndustryUSDOT: 1065394MC: 225850FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+Mayflower Transit
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierIndianapolis · IN · Serves Kent County
4.0(4,890 industry-reported)Iconic American moving brand with nationwide coverage since 1927.
Long DistanceStorageMilitarySenior RelocationUSDOT: 125563MC: MC-2934FMCSA: SatisfactoryBBB: A+Wheaton World Wide Moving
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierIndianapolis · IN · Serves Kent County
4.6(981 industry-reported)Quality-focused independent van line serving all 50 states.
Long DistanceStorageResidentialHigh Value GoodsUSDOT: 125563MC: 87113FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+Atlas Van Lines
Out-of-state / Interstate marketInterstate CarrierEvansville · IN · Serves Kent County
4.5(757 industry-reported)Premium agent-owned cooperative serving customers nationwide.
Long DistanceStorageAuto TransportCorporateInternationalUSDOT: 125563MC: 79658FMCSA: Not RatedBBB: A+
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Kent County guide & local details
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What makes moving in Kent County different
These are Kent County, Rhode Island realities — Warwick airport freeflow, West Warwick multi-unit, East Greenwich character product, and I-95 / RI-4 logistics — not Providence capital triple-decker defaults alone and not Newport peninsula historic grids.
This is Kent County Warwick / airport product — not Providence capital density
Ignore Downtown Providence triple-decker templates and East Side grade scripts as interchangeable defaults. Kent County is Rhode Island’s central suburban belt with Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, and West Greenwich product. Match estimates to Kent County addresses and Rhode Island DPUC authority — not Providence County capital logistics alone.
T.F. Green Airport freeflow rewrites “local” timing
Airport peak windows, rental-car corridors, and Post Road / Airport Road approaches burn portal time even when map miles look short. Price load and unload windows against flight-driven congestion, not map optimism.
Warwick multi-unit and coastal necks underprice access complexity
Condo elevators, scarce curb near retail corridors, and coastal Warwick neck geometry fail estimates more often than packing skill alone. Ranch cul-de-sacs inland do not share that packet stack.
West Warwick density and older multi-unit rewrite stair labor
Walk-ups, limited truck length, and tight residential curb across West Warwick multi-unit belts add flight counts flat-rate optimism underprices.
I-95, RI-4, and US-1 burn portal time
Warwick ↔ East Greenwich, West Warwick ↔ Coventry, or airport-adjacent ↔ West Greenwich pairs look local and still burn 20–45+ minutes at peak. Price portal-to-portal honestly.
Metro and interstate pairs are routine
Households regularly move Kent County ↔ Providence, Washington, Newport, or Bristol County RI, or into Connecticut and Massachusetts corridors. A Rhode Island DPUC household goods certificate alone does not authorize interstate delivery — verify FMCSA when any leg leaves Rhode Island.
Intrastate RI DPUC household goods certificate vs interstate FMCSA
Household goods movers operating for hire within Rhode Island generally need a certificate from the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) Motor Carriers Division. Applicants must prove fitness, willingness, and ability to provide the proposed service. DPUC publishes licensed moving company lists and consumer moving information; carriers must provide a Bill of Lading as receipt and contract for household goods transportation. Match the legal name on the estimate to active DPUC licensed household goods carrier status before you deposit. Any out-of-state leg needs active FMCSA USDOT (and usually MC) authority — verify on FMCSA SAFER. A Rhode Island DPUC household goods certificate alone does not authorize interstate delivery, and a USDOT alone is not Rhode Island intrastate permission.
Kent County access zones
Plan by Warwick multi-unit and airport-adjacent product, West Warwick density, Coventry growth, East Greenwich character grids, West Greenwich edges, and coastal Warwick necks — access rules cluster by airport freeflow and housing product more than ZIP alone.
Zone map (schematic)
Zones are for planning — not political boundaries. Jump to a zone for housing types and access tips.
Warwick multi-unit, T.F. Green airport-adjacent & Post Road corridors
Warwick · T.F. Green Airport edges · Post Road corridors · Airport Road approaches · Warwick multi-unit pockets · Retail and hotel-adjacent belts
Housing: Mid-rise multifamily, condo, townhomes, mixed SFH
- ·Elevator reservations, docks, and building COIs
- ·Airport freeflow and scarce curb near retail corridors
- ·I-95 / US-1 congestion into load windows
Mover tip: Book elevators and COIs in writing when required. Prefer mid-week early starts away from flight peaks. Photo curb staging options early near Post Road product.
West Warwick density, multi-unit & central Kent belts
West Warwick · Arctic edges · Main Street corridors · West Warwick multi-unit belts · Central arterial edges · Older mill-adjacent stock
Housing: Walk-up multifamily, duplexes, older SFH, limited elevators
- ·Multi-flight stairs and scarce truck length
- ·Tight residential curb and older basements
- ·I-95 freeflow to Warwick and Providence pairs
Mover tip: Survey stair counts with photos. Prefer mid-week starts. Inventory basements carefully and clarify West Warwick vs Warwick addresses.
Coventry growth, ranch belts & western Kent product
Coventry · Tiogue edges · Coventry Center edges · Western ranch and HOA pockets · Local arterial growth belts · Rural-residential edges
Housing: Ranch and two-story SFH, townhomes, multi-family limited, HOA pockets
- ·Longer empty miles to Warwick airport core
- ·Mixed driveway and HOA access product
- ·School-calendar summer peaks
Mover tip: Collect HOA packets when present. Price empty miles to Warwick and I-95 honestly. Survey rural driveway width and turnaround on edge lots.
East Greenwich character grids, Main Street & northern Kent edges
East Greenwich · Main Street corridors · Division Street edges · Character SFH belts · Northern multi-unit pockets · RI-4 approach corridors
Housing: Character SFH, colonials, some multi-unit and condo stock
- ·Tree-lined curb, driveway geometry, and long carries
- ·Municipal rule mix and scarce staging near Main Street
- ·RI-4 / I-95 freeflow
Mover tip: Confirm municipality on every estimate. Photo driveway turnarounds. Protect landscaping and older interiors; prefer mid-week curb windows.
West Greenwich edges & southwestern Kent rural-residential
West Greenwich · Southwestern rural-residential belts · Local connector roads · Wooded lot edges · Cross-county approaches to Washington County · Sparse multi-unit pockets
Housing: SFH, rural-residential, limited multi-unit
- ·Longer empty miles and mixed driveway access
- ·Gravel or narrow approach risk on edge lots
- ·I-95 / RI-4 approach freeflow
Mover tip: Price empty miles honestly. Survey driveway width, turnaround, and overhead clearance. Align with school calendars when relevant.
Coastal Warwick necks, gaspee & bay-adjacent product
Gaspee Plateau edges · Conimicut edges · Oakland Beach edges · Buttonwoods edges · Bay-adjacent multi-unit pockets · Coastal Warwick necks
Housing: SFH, seasonal-adjacent product, multi-unit pockets, waterfront edges
- ·Narrow neck approaches and scarce staging
- ·Seasonal tourism and beach-weekend freeflow
- ·Weather and tide-adjacent access risk on edge streets
Mover tip: Photo neck approaches and turnarounds early. Prefer mid-week non-beach-weekend starts. Protect landscaping and confirm truck length on tight streets.
What drives Kent County moving costs
Airport freeflow, multi-unit elevators, West Warwick stairs, coastal neck access, and I-95 / RI-4 timing move the number more than packing skill alone — this is Warwick / airport logistics, not Providence capital triple-decker defaults alone.
Studio / 1BR (simple access)
$500–$1,950+
Higher with elevators, walk-ups, or peak airport / I-95 pairs
2–3BR condo, duplex, or mid-size SFH
$1,500–$4,500+
Stairs, multi-unit soft costs, and coastal necks trend up
3–4+ BR / HOA / cross-zone
$2,900–$9,200+
Airport freeflow and long I-95 / RI-4 pairs price highest
Typical 2-person crew rate
$115–$210+/hr
Portal-to-portal; packing, stairs, COIs, and airport timing scale up
- T.F. Green freeflow & Post Road congestion. Airport peaks and retail corridors rewrite load windows that look simple on a map.
- Elevator reservations, docks & building COIs. Warwick multi-unit and condo product add labor and schedule risk before packing skill matters.
- West Warwick stairs, basements & curb limits. Older multi-unit stock adds flight counts that flat-rate optimism underprices.
- I-95 · RI-4 · US-1 congestion. Cross-Kent pairs burn portal-to-portal hours even when map miles look short.
- Metro & interstate empty miles. Providence, Washington, Newport, Bristol County RI destinations and Connecticut / Massachusetts pairs raise staging distance and authority complexity when leaving Kent County or Rhode Island.
When to schedule a Kent County move
School calendars, airport employment cycles, summer beach freeflow on coastal necks, nor’easter risk, and winter ice reshape access and crew availability across the Kent County grid.
Best windows: mid-week early mornings
Tuesday–Thursday starts clear curb, ease multi-unit freight windows, and reduce I-95 / airport pain. Avoid month-end Fridays when leases and elevator slots collide.
Peak season: late May–mid-September
Family school calendars and apartment turnover fill first. Book 2–4 weeks ahead for peak weekends, elevator slots, and coastal Warwick neck access.
Airport & beach-weekend freeflow risk
Flight peaks and summer beach weekends raise staging risk near T.F. Green and coastal necks. Prefer flexible dates, early starts, and non-holiday weekends when possible.
Summer humidity & winter ice
June–August humidity and freeze-thaw winters reshape outdoor labor. Prefer early starts and weather contingency on older multi-unit and coastal stock.
Warwick multi-unit, T.F. Green freeflow & I-95 / RI-4 logistics module
Kent County, RI estimates fail more often on airport freeflow, multi-unit COIs, West Warwick stairs, coastal neck access, and freeway timing than on packing skill alone.
- ·Price load windows against T.F. Green flight peaks and Post Road congestion for Warwick airport-adjacent product.
- ·Book elevators and building COIs for Warwick multi-unit and condo stock before the survey is final.
- ·Photo stair counts, curb options, and basement access for West Warwick multi-unit belts.
- ·Survey neck approaches and truck length for coastal Warwick product; avoid beach-weekend starts when possible.
- ·Price portal-to-portal time for any pair that rides I-95, RI-4, or US-1 at peak.
- ·Clarify Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich, and unincorporated addresses on every estimate.
- ·For in-state jobs verify RI DPUC Motor Carriers household goods certificate status; verify FMCSA for any out-of-state leg.
Not Providence capital · not Newport peninsula module
A single “Kent County rate” collapses when Warwick airport suburban product is confused with Providence triple-decker density or Newport historic peninsula logistics alone.
- ·Do not price Warwick HOA and airport multi-unit like Downtown Providence triple-deckers or like Newport Historic Hill tight-street product as interchangeable defaults.
- ·State the market as Kent County, Rhode Island / Warwick–West Warwick on every estimate — distinct from Providence and Newport County logistics.
- ·Keep Rhode Island vs Connecticut / Massachusetts addresses clear when border pairs appear — interstate authority applies when any leg leaves Rhode Island.
- ·Match school-calendar peaks separately from airport mid-week employment windows.
Considering a move to Kent County?
Use this as a practical fit checklist — schools, healthcare, housing character, and commute realism — then verify on district and hospital sites. No single ranking captures neighborhood fit.
Schools & education landscape
- How districts work here. Kent County spans Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich, and West Greenwich systems and related municipal arrangements. Assignment is address-based — marketing neighborhood names do not guarantee a campus.
- Choice, boundaries & enrollment pressure. Popular programs and boundary edges can be competitive, especially near East Greenwich and Warwick demand belts. Confirm enrollment windows early when relocating mid-year.
- Research sources. District boundary tools, Rhode Island Department of Education data, and campus visits beat ranking screenshots alone. Community college and regional campus options shape adult education demand more than K–12 rankings alone.
Hospitals & healthcare access
- Major systems. Kent Hospital anchors local acute care, with regional access into Providence hospital systems for specialty services. Confirm insurance networks for your household.
- What relocators should do. Map peak-hour drive times to Kent Hospital and Providence specialty campuses — I-95 freeflow changes “nearby” on paper. Transfer records early.
Housing character & cost pressures
- Housing mix. Expect Warwick multi-unit and airport-adjacent product; West Warwick older multi-unit; Coventry ranch and growth SFH; East Greenwich character SFH; West Greenwich rural-residential; coastal Warwick necks.
- Cost variation inside the county. Purchase prices and rents vary sharply by school district and product type. Budget for HOA dues where present, older-building repair risk, and competitive rental seasons near airport employment.
- Building and HOA governance. Associations and multi-unit management often control move hours, truck size, elevators, and deposits. Read documents carefully.
Which areas fit whom
- Warwick multi-unit / airport lifestyle. Suits people prioritizing airport access and amenities — with freeflow, elevator, and curb tradeoffs on move day.
- East Greenwich character living. Often appeals for neighborhood feel and Main Street access — with driveway geometry and municipal rule mix.
- Coventry / West Greenwich growth and edge living. Fits buyers chasing space and relative value — with longer empty miles to Warwick cores and mixed driveway access.
- West Warwick denser living. Attracts households seeking relative value and central access — with older multi-unit logistics and stair surveys.
Jobs & commute patterns
- Employment anchors. T.F. Green Airport, healthcare, retail and logistics corridors, professional services, and reverse-commute pairs into Providence and Massachusetts concentrate demand across Kent County.
- Commute realism. Peak I-95, RI-4, and US-1 freeflow is real — including Providence capital reverse pairs. Test peak routes before choosing solely on rent or purchase price.
Lifestyle & practical livability
- Local character. Kent County, RI is Warwick / airport suburban density, coastal necks, and West Warwick multi-unit product — not Providence capital triple-decker defaults alone and not a Newport peninsula rename.
- Climate. Humid continental / coastal New England climate with humid summers, beach freeflow peaks, nor’easter risk, and freeze-thaw winters. Plan outdoor staging, ice, and humidity contingency as part of move-in.
- Culture and pace. Visit at peak and off-peak times when deciding — school calendars, airport cycles, and summer beach weekends reshape daily rhythm.
Useful Kent County resources
Official links first; directory listings are independent, not endorsements. Verify RI DPUC household goods certificate status for in-state moves and FMCSA for interstate legs before deposits.
- City of Warwick— Largest Kent municipality & airport-adjacent context
- Town of West Warwick— Central multi-unit municipality context
- Town of East Greenwich— Character-grid municipality context
- Town of Coventry— Western growth municipality context
- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport— Airport freeflow context for load windows
- Rhode Island 511 — traveler information— I-95 / RI-4 / US-1 before load windows
- RI DPUC — Moving information— Consumer moving information and licensed-mover guidance
- RI DPUC — Motor Carriers Division jurisdiction— Motor Carriers Division responsibilities and jurisdiction
- FMCSA SAFER — interstate authority— Required when the move crosses state lines
- FMCSA — Protect Your Move— Federal consumer protection for interstate household goods
- Move Trust Hub — verify a USDOT— Cross-check interstate licensing before deposits
- Free moving calculator— Inventory-based volume for local or long-distance
- All Rhode Island local mover guides
Intelligence last reviewed July 24, 2026. Rules, fees, and district boundaries change — verify on official sites before move day.
How much do local movers cost in Kent County, Rhode Island?
Move Trust Hub editorial estimates for local moves in Kent County typically range from $850–$1,700 for studio or one-bedroom apartments to $3,000–$7,000+ for larger homes (not FMCSA price data — FMCSA does not publish consumer rates). Kent County pricing reflects Providence-metro suburban demand, I-95 and Route 2 corridor traffic, and competition among regional full-service agents serving Warwick and Coventry. Sources: Move Trust Hub editorial estimates (market research — not FMCSA price data). Use our moving calculator for interstate volume estimates or compare carriers in our independent directory.
What are the best local movers in Kent County?
Among true local-HQ listings with real review volume near East Greenwich, Arpin Van Lines currently shows 4.6★ from 21 industry-reported reviews. Compare full listings on this page, re-check authority status, and verify licensing before booking.
Do local movers in Rhode Island need an FMCSA license?
Interstate moves require active FMCSA USDOT and usually MC authority — verify on FMCSA SAFER. Purely local/intrastate Rhode Island household goods moves by for-hire carriers generally require a certificate from the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) Motor Carriers Division. Applicants must prove fitness, willingness, and ability to provide service; carriers must provide a Bill of Lading as receipt and contract. Confirm active DPUC licensed household goods carrier status matching the legal name on your estimate. FMCSA does not cover every in-state Rhode Island job; confirm RI DPUC household goods certificate vs FMCSA for your exact origin and destination before you deposit.
How far in advance should I book movers in East Greenwich?
For local moves in Kent County, book 2–4 weeks ahead for standard timing. Peak season (May–September), month-end turns, and weekends in East Greenwich may require 4–6 weeks lead time. Last-minute moves are sometimes available but cost more.
What is the difference between local and interstate movers in Kent County?
On Move Trust Hub, Local / Intrastate means HQ or service scope truly near Kent County (about 50 miles, seat/name match, or explicit intrastate scope) — not merely the same state. Regional means same-state but distant; National / Long-distance means out-of-state HQ or interstate-focused carriers. Local jobs are often priced hourly; interstate work needs FMCSA authority when state lines are crossed.
How do I avoid moving scams in Kent County?
Get written estimates after an inventory survey, avoid large upfront deposits via wire or gift cards, verify USDOT numbers on FMCSA.gov (and RI DPUC household goods certificate for in-state-only jobs when applicable), and compare multiple companies. Read our guide on spotting red flags before booking movers in East Greenwich.
Popular move routes for Kent County
Realistic local and long-distance patterns people plan around this county — not generic state boilerplate.
- withinWithin Kent (Warwick multi-unit ↔ West Warwick / Coventry / East Greenwich)
Airport-adjacent suburban product — not Providence capital density clones.
- inboundProvidence → Warwick / Kent housing
I-95 / RI-4 collar logistics; RI DPUC HHG certificate for pure in-state jobs.
- withinKent ↔ Washington South County pairs
Suburban vs coastal tourism products differ — keep county lines clear.
- inboundMassachusetts → Warwick multi-family
Interstate household goods; FMCSA required.
- outboundKent → out-of-state reverse exits
Interstate household goods; FMCSA required.
- inboundAirport / logistics workforce relo → Warwick multi-unit
T.F. Green freeflow and HOA windows reshape suburban estimates.
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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.
- 5Honest 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).
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